An argument is valid if:

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Validity in argument means that if the premises are true, then the conclusion must be true as well. This is what choice E states, and it is the best answer among the choices given. The truth of the premises is necessary for an argument to be valid, but it is not sufficient on its own, as it could still be the case that the conclusion does not follow logically from the premises. Choice B is incorrect as the conclusion could be true but still not follow logically from the premises. Choice C is not necessary for validity, as there could be an argument that has a false premise but still follows logically to a true conclusion. Choice D is not relevant to the concept of validity.

An Argument Is Valid If