alleryThe hallmark of a valid deductive inference is that its premises give what level of support to the conclusion?
AFairly weak support
BThe strongest support
CSupport by probability
DNo support whatsoever
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The strongest support
In valid deduction the premises cannot be true with a false conclusion, giving the strongest possible support.
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