Henry and Carl, who are neighbors, are about the same age, and they both have heart conditions. Henry takes Digitoxin for his heart, and it relieves his symptoms. Therefore, it would be a good idea for Carl to take the same medicine for his heart.
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Inductive, cogent.
D) Inductive, weak.
E) Inductive, strong.

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The argument is inductive and weak because it assumes that what works for Henry will work for Carl without considering individual differences or medical advice.

Henry and Carl, Who Are Neighbors, Are About the Same