Blog Prompt 2: (This particular blog will not be 300 words or follow the general checklist)

1. Give your own, original example of a valid argument with a false conclusion.
2. Give your own, original example of a sound argument.
3. Give your own, original example of a weak inductive argument.
4. Give your own original example of a strong inductive argument.

Valid Argument with false conclusion

1. All fruits are sweet.
2. Lemons are fruits.
3. So lemons are sweet.

Sound argument

1. If Carrie is a vegetarian, then she doesn’t eat meat.
2. Carrie is a vegetarian.
3. Therefore, Carrie does not eat meat.

Weak Inductive Argument

• My aunt is usually mean to me, but she is nice today. Therefore, I think she will be nice to me from now on.

Strong Inductive Argument

• Lisa said she is going to start eating healthier. Lisa threw away all the sweets in her house. Lisa went grocery shopping for healthier foods. So, Lisa is starting to eat healthier.

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