Example 3: Scope of evidence
Last Updated On: Sat Aug 29 2026Passage
The survey of 200 commuters found that 140 use public transport at least once a week.
Proposed Inference
Most people in the country use public transport at least once a week.
Judgment
The inference cannot be determined.
Explanation
- The evidence concerns only 200 commuters, not all people in the country.
- No information shows that this sample represents the national population.