Consider the following argument by analogy. Both the sun and flashlights give off light.
The sun gives off heat.
Flashlights give off heat. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

Question

Consider the following argument by analogy. Both the sun and flashlights give off light. 
The sun gives off heat.
Flashlights give off heat. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The argument suggests that because both the sun and flashlights share the property of giving off light and also share the property of giving off heat, one might generalize that all things that give off light also give off heat. This is an inductive generalization based on the observed properties of two specific examples.

Consider the Following Argument by Analogy