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There are four basic types of inductive arguments:

• Arguments by Example
• Arguments by Analogy
• Arguments from Authority
• Arguments about Causes

In this assignment, you will need to construct your own examples for the above four types of inductive arguments.

Action Items

1. Carefully read the following section in the Module 2 Key PointsDownload Module 2 Key Points:
   • How Do You Identify Properly Formed Inductive Arguments?
2. Using the form provided in the Key Points, complete the following:
   • Construct ONE inductive Argument by Example.
   • Construct ONE inductive Argument by Analogy.
   • Construct ONE inductive Argument from Authority.
3. You will need to evaluate the example provided below regarding Argument about Causes.
   1. Click to read the Correlation vs. CausationDownload Correlation vs. Causation article. In your own words, explain the problem of correlation vs. causation. Why are causation and correlation very different?
   2. Given what you know so far, evaluate the following instance of the basic form of the Argument about Causes.

1) Getting a cold drink correlates with the weather getting hotter.

2) Thus, getting a cold drink causes the weather to get hotter.

1. By the due date indicated, submit your answers for the Action Items in a Microsoft Word document.