If the premises of an inference to the best explanation argument are true, then the argument is
A) strong.
B) sound.
C) valid.
D) cogent.

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An inference to the best explanation argument, when its premises are true, is considered cogent. This means the argument is both strong (the premises, if true, make the conclusion likely) and the premises are actually true, making it a good form of inductive reasoning.

If the Premises of an Inference to the Best Explanation