When a Sound Deductive Argument Is Valid and the Premises

question 36

Multiple Choice

When a sound deductive argument is valid and the premises are true, the conclusion:

• A) must necessarily be true.
• B) is generally, but not necessarily true.
• C) may or may or not be true, depending on how believable it is.
• D) may be true, depending on the circumstances.

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Definitions:

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