An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) making the claim bolder while its premises remain unchanged. (B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed. (C) remaining the claim unchanged while the evidence in its support is found to exhibit greater frailty. (D) None of the above.

An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) making the claim bolder while its premises remain unchanged. (B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed. (C) remaining the claim unchanged while the evidence in its support is found to exhibit greater frailty. (D) None of the above.
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(B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed.
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