Multiple Choice
Jordan said, "Scientists have so far not been able to prove that the Loch Ness monster does not exist, and until that changes, I am going to believe that the monster does exist." Jordan shows the thinking or argumentation error of:
A) arguing from ignorance and reversing the burden of proof.
B) arguing from ignorance and asserting the consequent.
C) engaging in circular reasoning and so needing to draw a new conclusion.
D) asserting the consequent and using an invalid deductive logical form.
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