Question

Is the following deductively sound, valid but unsound, inductive but not forceful, inductively sound, or a nonargument? (5 points)

"Rainbows often occur near climatic events. If I see a rainbow, it will most likely be near a climatic event."

		valid but unsound
		inductively sound
		deductively sound
		inductive but not forceful
		nonargument

Is the following deductively sound, valid but unsound, inductive but not forceful, inductively sound, or a nonargument? (5 points)

"I have only seen one dog. It was angry. Since it's 100% of the dogs I have seen, all dogs are probably angry."

		deductively sound
		inductive but not forceful
		inductively sound
		nonargument
		valid but unsound

Answer 1

1) inductively sound. The argument is intended to be strong enough, that if the premises were to be true, then it is unlikely that the argument is false.

2) non argument. Incorrect argument that should be dismissed ore disregarded.