If a Deductive Argument Has All True Premises and a False

question 175

Multiple Choice

If a deductive argument has all true premises and a false conclusion, then we know:

• A) It is invalid.
• B) It is cogent.
• C) It is valid.
• D) It is sound.
• E) It is weak.

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