Identify the kind of argument. Unemployment is probably rising throughout most California counties, for the reason that it has been rising in Kern and Los Angeles counties.

b. Analogical argument

Explanation:

An analogical argument is an inductive conclusion about two objects having similar attributes.

Rising Unemployment is the attribute found in California counties and in Los Angeles and Kern counties.

This argument is made by the individual's judgement.

Another example of analogy, is a Train which is very different from a Bus, but they are still similar in that they can both move, meaning they have similar attributes.