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Inductive Reasoning

True or False

Indicate in the space provided whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).



1

In an inductive generalization, the conclusion makes a general statement about the sample population.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

In a strong inductive generalization, the sample population must be both large enough and representative of the population as a whole.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

One way to be certain that an opinion poll sample is reliable is to conduct a self-selecting sample.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

A random sample is one where every member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

In a statistical argument, if the inference is strong, then the argument is always reliable.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

In an argument from analogy, the inference becomes stronger as the number of relevant similarities increase.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

In a double-blind study, neither the subjects nor the experimenters know who is receiving the treatment and who is receiving the placebo until the experiment is finished.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

When two things are frequently, or constantly, found together, they are sure to share a causal relationship.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

The expected value of making any bet is always negative.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

If person A has $1,000,000, and person B has only $10,000, the marginal value of $1 will be greater for person B than it is for person A.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE