Every dancer on the floor has a partner. Hence, there are an even number of dancers on the floor.
A) Deductive, invalid.
B) Inductive, weak.
C) Deductive, valid.
D) Deductive, sound.
E) Inductive, strong.

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This statement is deductive because it starts with a general premise (every dancer has a partner) and draws a specific conclusion (there are an even number of dancers). It is also valid, meaning that if the premise is true, then the conclusion must also be true.

Every Dancer on the Floor Has a Partner