Multiple choice

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analyzing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalization is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, contradicts, or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: Predatory animals have eyes in the front of their heads, with overlapping visual fields.

  1. All felines have eyes in front of their heads.
  2. Horses have eyes on the sides of their heads, with visual fields that do not overlap. What type of support does statement (I) provide for this generalisation?

  1. Strongly confirms

  2. Vaguely hints

  3. Contradicts

  4. Irrelevant

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Felines are examples of predators. Hence, statement 1 confirms the generalization.