What makes me think Regina isn't a vegetarian? On Tuesday, she went to Kentucky Fried Chicken for lunch. On Wednesday, she went to Burger King for lunch. On Thursday, she went to the Hungry Heifer Steakhouse for lunch. What more proof do you need? This argument is
A) deductive, valid
B) deductive, invalid
C) inductive, strong
D) inductive, weak

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The argument is inductive because it makes a generalization based on specific observations. It is considered strong because the evidence (eating at places known for serving meat) strongly suggests Regina is not a vegetarian, though it does not guarantee it with absolute certainty.

What Makes Me Think Regina Isn't a Vegetarian? on Tuesday