Question

determine whether the following statement makes sense or does not make sense, and explain your reasoning. additional information may strengthen or weaken the probability of some inductive arguments. choose the correct answer below. a. the statement does not make sense because an inductive argument is always strengthened by additional information. b. the statement makes sense because one can never be absolutely certain that the conclusions of an inductive argument are true. c. the statement makes sense because an inductive argument is not yet an inductive conclusion. d. the statement does not make sense because an inductive argument is not yet an inductive conclusion.

Explanation:

Inductive arguments are based on probability. New information can either support or undermine the premises that lead to the conclusion of an inductive argument, thus strengthening or weakening it. Since the truth of inductive - argument conclusions is not certain, additional data can have an impact on their likelihood.

Answer:

B. The statement makes sense because one can never be absolutely certain that the conclusions of an inductive argument are true.