According to a widely respected poll, 60% of the voters in Pennsylvania support Amelia Kerrigan for Governor. Therefore, Kerrigan will probably win, since the election is only two days away.
A) Deductive, valid.
B) Inductive, weak.
C) Inductive, cogent.
D) Inductive, strong.
E) Deductive, invalid.

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The argument is inductive and strong because it is based on a poll showing significant support for Kerrigan, and the election is imminent, making it likely but not certain that she will win.

According to a Widely Respected Poll, 60% of the Voters