You provide half a dozen instances of bad behavior by the local police. Based on this behavior, you conclude that the police need better supervision. This is a(n)
A) inductive argument.
B) emotive proof.
C) deductive argument.
D) ethical proof.

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The argument is inductive because it draws a general conclusion about the police based on specific instances of bad behavior. It is not deductive because it does not rely on a syllogism or logical proof. It is not emotive or ethical, as it is not appealing to emotions or moral principles.

You Provide Half a Dozen Instances of Bad Behavior by the Local