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misspop

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A conclusion reached by means of syllogistic reasoning is considered valid if: 17) ______
 
  A) the premises are true and the form correct
  B) it makes sense intuitively
  C) the middle term links the subject and conclusion
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

Evaluating the validity of a conclusion based on inductive reasoning may be based on:
 
  A) purely quantitative considerations
  B) strictly considerations stemming from the structural form of the argument
  C) considerations other than the structural form of an argument
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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