Identify the following as valid, invalid, strong, or weak: "Peter has been at bat two times per game in each of the last ten games. He struck out every time he was at bat! So, he'll probably strike out the next time he's at bat."
A) valid
B) invalid
C) strong
D) weak

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The argument is strong because it is based on consistent past performance, suggesting a high likelihood of the same outcome occurring again. However, it is not valid because it is not logically certain that Peter will strike out next time.

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