statistical argument definition
A statistical argument is an inductive argument (under an inductive formal language) that is supported by a random sample. 1  AKA: Statistical Inference. 2  Context: 3  It can abide. 4  Counter-Example(s): 5  a Deductive Argument (e.g. a Causal Argument, Propositional Argument). 6  an Abductive Argument (e.g. Analogical Argument).