Arguments in which the conclusion is claimed to follow probably from the premises are
A) inductive
B) abductive
C) plausibility arguments
D) deductive

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Inductive arguments are characterized by the claim that their conclusions follow probably, rather than necessarily, from their premises. This contrasts with deductive arguments, where the conclusion is claimed to follow necessarily from the premises.

Arguments in Which the Conclusion Is Claimed to Follow Probably