- Top 10 examples of inductive arguments
- Example 1
- Example 2
- Example 3
- Example 4
- Example 5
- Example 6
- Example 7
- Example 8
- Example 9
- Example 10
- References
The inductive arguments are those that are obtained after the analysis of events or tests. This type of argument is not made without having a sufficient amount of evidence collected.
These indications must be totally reliable, so that the veracity of the events cannot be doubted. The forcefulness of the facts induces the conclusion or the result.
In situations where a pattern or a repetition occurs, it is said that an argument can be induced, since the constant repetition of the facts can support or take for granted that it will be repeated.
Top 10 examples of inductive arguments
Example 1
The native Asians of that region all have the characteristic of slanted or slanted eyes.
If this result is obtained from generation to generation, it is quite possible to think that the baby born to an Asian couple will have eyes with this characteristic.
Example 2
A person who resides at an approximate driving distance of 30 minutes from his place of work should plan a departure time from his residence that allows him to arrive on time.
If this person enters at 8:00 am and is still at home at 7:50 am, you can ensure that they will be late for their workday.
Example 3
A person who is starting in learning mathematics is multiplying and performs the operation of the corresponding tables.
In the table of 1 find 1 * 0 = 0. In the 2 table, 2 * 0 = 0, and so on. Upon completion, the learner can induce that every number multiplied by zero will always be zero.
Example 4
Diners attend a restaurant until it reaches a full house. The house special was accompanied by a salad. The rest of the dishes on the menu did not contain the salad.
All the diners who ordered the special dish were ill. In this sense, this being the only common dish, it can be assumed that the salad was the cause of the discomfort.
Example 5
In the vicinity of an airport there is great cloudiness and bad weather. In the last two hours, all flights have been canceled due to the existing unfavorable conditions.
If these conditions persist for the next few hours, it can be stated that the following flights will also be canceled.
Example 6
A building is constructed without complying with basic anti-seismic standards in an area where tremors and earthquakes are very common.
In this same area other buildings with the same conditions have collapsed. Then, it can be concluded that this building will collapse in the event of an earthquake.
Example 7
To surf people know how to swim and must train hard. If a person who cannot swim and has never practiced this sport enters the sea with a board, high waves and without advice, it can be induced that this person may be injured.
Example 8
Ana has a fair complexion, she is exposed to the sun without sun protection and her skin is blemished. Pedro has a fair complexion, he is exposed to the sun and his skin is blemished. María has a fair complexion, she lies down on the beach to sunbathe without protection and her skin is stained.
It can be concluded that fair-skinned people who sunbathe without sun protection can cause spots on the skin.
Example 9
A glass vase falls to the ground and breaks. A glass tumbler hits and breaks. A mirror falls to the ground and breaks.
It can be concluded that glass is brittle and will break with almost any impact.
Example 10
The surface of a lit oven burns on contact. A lit hair straightener burns on contact. A recently turned off kitchen stove burns on contact.
These circumstances indicate that the heat emitted by an appliance burns on contact with the skin.
References
- Bevir, M. (2002). The Logic of the History of Ideas. New York: Cambridge University Press.
- Martin, RM (1997). Scientific Thinking. Ontario, Canada: Broadview Press.
- Pereda, C. (1994). Plot vertigos: an ethics of the dispute. Barcelona, Spain: Anthropos Editorial.
- Richard J. Gerrig, PG (2005). Psychology and life. Mexico: Pearson Education.
- Rojas, VM (2011). Competences in communication: Towards discourse practices. Colombia: ECOE EDICIONES.