alleryIf a deductive argument is valid and premises are true, the conclusion is:
AProbably true
BCertainly true
CPossibly false
DUnrelated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Certainly true
1. In a valid inference the premises guarantee the conclusion.
2. It is impossible for true premises to give a false conclusion.
3. 'Probably' describes inductive support, which is weaker.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Deductive_reasoning" (rev ?), section "Lead section"_
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