The Difference Between a Valid Argument and a Sound Argument

question 5

Multiple Choice

The difference between a valid argument and a sound argument is that:

• A) If the premises of a sound argument are true, then the conclusion must be true.
• B) The premises of a sound argument are true, whereas the premises of a valid argument are not true.
• C) The premises of a sound argument are true, whereas the premises of a valid argument can be false.
• D) The premises of a sound argument seem true, whereas the premises of a valid argument really are true.

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