Which among the following is correct about inference and its kinds?

Correct option is B

Inductive arguments are evaluated based on their strength, meaning they can be categorized as strong or weak depending on how well the premises support the conclusion. This is different from deductive reasoning, where the conclusion must necessarily follow from the premises if the argument is valid.

1. Inductive arguments aim to provide probable support for a conclusion, making the argument strong if the premises make the conclusion highly likely.

2. In inductive reasoning, the conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premises but is suggested by them, so the argument can be strong or weak.

3. Inductive reasoning includes generalizations and predictions, often relying on evidence and experience.

4. Inductive strength is not a matter of being true or false but about the likelihood of the conclusion based on the premises.

5. Deductive reasoning contrasts with induction, where the argument is considered valid if the premises guarantee the conclusion.

6. Validity applies to deductive arguments, not inductive ones. An inductive argument being strong refers to the strength of the evidence supporting the conclusion, not to the form of the argument.

7. The nature of inductive arguments makes them more flexible in reasoning, allowing for conclusions based on probability rather than certainty.