In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true, the conclusion must be what?
AOnly probable
BStill uncertain
CNecessarily true
DNot testable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Necessarily true
1. Deductive reasoning derives specific conclusions from general principles.
2. If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
3. Probable conclusions belong to inductive reasoning.
_Source: Wikipedia, Scientific method, Deductive and inductive reasoning_
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