Identify the form of the argument and state whether the argument is valid or invalid.If it rains, then the squirrels hide.The squirrels are hiding.  Therefore, it is raining.

A. Disjunctive syllogism; valid
B. Law of contraposition; valid
C. Fallacy of the inverse; invalid
D. Fallacy of the converse; invalid


Answer: D

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