In a random sample of 50 students, only 15 said that they regularly read a newspaper. Therefore, probably less than 50% of the student body regularly reads a newspaper.
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Deductive, invalid.
C) Inductive, strong.
D) Inductive, weak.
E) Inductive, uncogent.

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This is an inductive argument because the conclusion is based on a random sample of 50 students and is therefore uncertain. However, the argument is strong because it is reasonable to assume that the sample is representative of the larger student body and because the conclusion is supported by the data collected. Therefore, the argument is strong, but not certain.

In a Random Sample of 50 Students, Only 15 Said