Which of the following statements is true of inductive arguments?
A. The premises of an inductive argument do not affect its strength.
B. Inductive arguments can be expressed in categorical syllogisms.
C. The conclusion of an inductive argument might be false even if its premises are true.
D. If the premises of an inductive argument are all true, then the conclusion must be true as well.
Answer: C
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