Which of the following is true of deductive arguments?
A) A deductive argument always establishes the truth of its conclusion.
B) Deductive arguments typically contain words and phrases such as "probably" and "it is likely the case."
C) The conclusion of a valid deductive argument necessarily follows from its premises.
D) The premises of a deductive argument are always true.

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Deductive arguments attempt to offer the best possible support for their conclusions. In a valid deductive argument, if the premises are all true, then necessarily the conclusion is true as well. But, of course, a deductive argument may have a false premise and, thus, fail to establish the truth of its conclusion.

Which of the Following Is True of Deductive Arguments