A valid argument with all true premises is called
A) a strong argument.
B) a cogent argument.
C) an inductive argument.
D) a sound argument.

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A valid argument is one where the conclusion follows logically from the premises. A sound argument is one where the premises are also true, making the conclusion not only logically valid, but also factually correct. Therefore, a valid argument with all true premises is called a sound argument. Choice A (strong argument) refers to an argument that is convincing, but does not necessarily have to have all true premises. Choice B (cogent argument) refers to an argument that is both strong and has true premises, but again, not all valid arguments with true premises are cogent. Choice C (inductive argument) refers to an argument where the premises provide strong evidence or probability for the conclusion, but it is not strictly based on logic and does not necessarily have a conclusive or certain conclusion.

A Valid Argument with All True Premises Is Called