A sound deductive argument depends on:
A) the premises being true based on personal experience.
B) the premises being true and the argument having correct logical form.
C) the premises being true, the argument having correct logical form, and the person making the argument agreeing with all the facts.
D) a valid generalization from the individual pieces of evidence.

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A sound deductive argument requires both true premises and correct logical form. Personal experience may not necessarily provide true premises. The person making the argument agreeing with all the facts is not necessary for the argument to be sound. A valid generalization is necessary but not sufficient for a sound argument.

A Sound Deductive Argument Depends On