If twelve examined instances all have feature A, the statement about those twelve is supported, assuming the observations are accurate.
But “every member of this class has A” is a broader claim. It extends to members no one has examined, perhaps including future members.
Inductive reasoning must therefore assess not only whether the observations are sound but whether the scope of the generalization is justified.
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Induction: Complete and Incomplete Enumeration, Certainty and Probability
If twelve examined instances all have feature A, the statement about those twelve is supported, assuming the observations are accurate.
But “every member of this class has A” is a broader claim. It extends to members no one has examined, perhaps including future members.
Inductive reasoning must therefore assess not only whether the observations are sound but whether the scope of the generalization is justified.