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Corbett and Eberle 34. Definition: Induction—the accrual of particular phenomenon or particular examples that lead you to a general conclusion. Process 1,2,3,4,5,6,7… inductive leap conclusion. Inductive warrant. Constant conjunction (David Hume) But (Hume concedes)
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Corbett and Eberle 34 • Definition: • Induction—the accrual of particular phenomenon or particular examples that lead you to a general conclusion. • Process • 1,2,3,4,5,6,7… inductive leap conclusion
Inductive warrant • Constant conjunction (David Hume) • But (Hume concedes) • The fact that one event occurs after another provides no ground for expecting a recurrence of the sequence.
Induction as deduction • Induction is best understood as the enthymematic form of the hypothetical syllogism.
If a social correlation is non-random, then it is caused by discrimination. • The correlation between employment and footsizeiness is non random. • The correlation is caused by discrimination