Question

russ plays the bassoon. most bassoon players can easily learn the saxophone. its therefore likely that russ could easily learn the saxophone.
which type of argument is this?

○ invalid deductive

○ valid deductive

○ strong inductive

○ weak indu e

Explanation:

1. First, recall the difference between deductive and inductive arguments:

• Deductive arguments aim for certainty (if premises are true, conclusion must be true). Inductive arguments aim for probability (conclusion is likely if premises are true).
• The argument here uses "most bassoon players" (a general observation) to conclude about Russ (a specific bassoon player). So it's inductive.
• A strong inductive argument has premises that make the conclusion likely. Since "most" bassoon players can learn sax easily, it's likely Russ can too, so this is a strong inductive argument.
• Deductive options are out because the conclusion isn't guaranteed (just likely), so "invalid" or "valid" deductive don't apply. "Weak inductive" would mean the premises don't support the conclusion well, but "most" gives good support here.

Answer:

C. Strong inductive