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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