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Inductive Generalizations Quiz
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1
An inductive generalization moves from something we know about the target class to a claim about the sample.
A)True
B)False
2
Which of the following best describes when a random sample should be used in an inductive generalization?
A)A random sample should be used whenever the target class is heterogeneous.
B)A random sample should only be used as a last resort, since it is less reliable than a non-random sample.
3
Which of the following best illustrates why we generally reject anecdotal evidence?
A)Though credible, an anecdote is only one experience and as such is statistically irrelevant.
B)Since it is based on personal experience, it introduces bias.
4
It is fair to say the same criteria used to evaluate inductive generalizations can also be used to evaluate analogies.
A)True
B)False





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