A valid argument is an argument in which the premise is true and the conclusion has to be true as well . You cannot argue against a valid claim illogically.
Example: Pit bulls are frequently viewed as viscous animals. So as a breed they are often euthanized.
This is a valid argument because it is true that Pit Bulls are the most euthanized breed. The premise is possible making the argument a good one.
A strong argument is an argument in which the the conclusion is possibly true because the premise is true. There is still a possibility for the conclusion to be false too.
Example: All students who study hard get A's. Derek studies hard, so Derek gets A's
This is a strong argument because there is a logical claim. There is still a possibility for the argument to be false though. Just because Derek studies hard does not guarantee that he will get an A.
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