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"thing a has properties p1, p2, p3, plus the property p4. thing b has properties p1, p2, and p3. therefore, thing b probably has property p4" is a pattern of reasoning known as

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This question is based on critical thinking course This reasoning is known as Arguments by analogy (analogical induction) which states an argument making use of analogy, reasoning that because two or more things are similar in several respects, they must be similar in further respect. For example Humans can move about, solve mathematical equations, win chess games, and feel pain. Robots are like humans in that they can move about, solve mathematical equations, and win chess games. Therefore, it's probable that robots can also feel pain,
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