Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. If valid, name the type of reasoning and if invalid, determine the error in reasoning. No students are enthusiastic.
You are enthusiastic.
Therefore, you are not a student.
A) invalid, false chain pattern
B) valid, direct
C) valid, indirect
D) invalid, fallacy of the converse
E) invalid, fallacy of the inverse

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The argument is valid and uses indirect reasoning (modus tollens). If no students are enthusiastic and you are enthusiastic, then you cannot be a student.

Determine Whether the Argument Is Valid or Invalid