Consider the following conditional syllogism:
Premise 1: If I study, then I'll get a good grade.
Premise 2: I got a good grade.
Conclusion: Therefore, I studied.
This syllogism is
A. valid.
B. skewed.
C. invalid.
D. robust.
Answer: C
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