MATSEC IM Philosophy Practice Questions - Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Philosophy - IM 25 (2026) Exam

In logic, what is the main difference between a deductive argument and an inductive argument?

Deductive arguments aim for necessity of the conclusion if the premises are true; inductive arguments aim for probability Inductive arguments always guarantee truth; deductive arguments never do Deduction only uses emotion; induction only uses statistics There is no difference between deduction and induction

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Deductive arguments aim for necessity of the conclusion if the premises are true; inductive arguments aim for probability

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