Question

Determine whether the following arguments are best interpreted as being inductive or deductive.Also state the criteria you use in reaching your decision(i.e, the presence of indicator words,the nature of the inferential link between premises and conclusion, or the character or form of argumentation).
The plaque on the Leaning Tower of Pisa says that Galileo performed experi- ments there with falling objects. It must be the case that Galileo did indeed perform those experiments there.

Answer 1

Answer:

The form of argumentation can be categorized as an inductive argument from authority.

There is no way to verify the truth of the conclusion only that the plague says it is so.

The plague acts an expert on the history of the leaning tower of Pisa here