Which of the Following Determines Whether or Not an Argument

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following determines whether or not an argument is valid?

• A) whether or not all of its premises are true
• B) whether or not its conclusion is true
• C) the form of the argument
• D) All of these answers are things that determine whether an argument is valid.

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Definitions:

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