A deductive argument is one where the premises attempt to prove the truth of the conclusion.
eg. All kittens like to play with yarn. Furry Frank is a kitten. Therefore, Furry Frank likes to play with yarn.
An inductive argument is one where the premises attempt to prove the likelihood of the conclusion.
eg. My kitten likes to play with yarn. Your kitten likes to play with yarn. His kitten likes to play with yarn. Therefore, all kittens like to play with yarn.
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