"Three witnesses identified the suspect. Witness identification is sometimes unreliable. Therefore, the suspect may be innocent." This argument:

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A) Is logically valid — the conclusion follows from the premises. The conclusion ("may be innocent") is modest and follows logically. Since identifications are "sometimes unreliable," it is possible the suspect is innocent.

"Three witnesses identified the suspect. Witness identification is sometimes unreliable. Therefore, the suspect may be innocent." This argument:

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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