Question

question 9
a deductive argument is invalid, but the conclusion is true.
which of the following terms best describes the argument?
sound
cogent
unsound
uncogent

Explanation:

1. A sound deductive argument requires both validity and all true premises; since this argument is invalid, it cannot be sound.
2. Cogent and uncogent terms apply to inductive, not deductive, arguments, so they are irrelevant here.
3. An unsound deductive argument is defined as either invalid, having at least one false premise, or both. This argument is invalid, so it falls under unsound, even with a true conclusion.

Answer:

Unsound