alleryWhy can an inductive conclusion still be wrong even if every observation was true?
AIt is only probable
BIt uses no data
CIt is always false
DIt ignores evidence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. It is only probable
1. Induction generalises beyond the observed cases.
2. Its conclusions are probable but not guaranteed.
3. It does use data, so the other options are wrong.
_Source: Wikipedia, Scientific method, Deductive and inductive reasoning_
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