If an argument is strong, then
A. its premises are all true.
B. it is improbable (but possible) that the conclusion is false on the assumption that the premises are true.
C. it is impossible for the conclusion to be false on the assumption that the premises are true.
D. the conclusion is true.
B. it is improbable (but possible) that the conclusion is false on the assumption that the premises are true.
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