James Bloomfield, the widely respected expert on art authentication, says that the painting recently discovered in the basement of the art museum is a genuine Picasso. Therefore, we conclude that the painting is indeed a genuine Picasso.
A) Deductive, invalid.
B) Inductive, weak.
C) Deductive, valid.
D) Inductive, cogent.
E) Inductive, strong.

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The argument is inductive because it relies on the expertise of James Bloomfield to support the conclusion. It is strong because the premise provides substantial support for the conclusion, given Bloomfield's reputation as an expert.

James Bloomfield, the Widely Respected Expert on Art Authentication, Says