Multiple Choice
What is a potential problem with the method of authority?
A) A person may claim to be an expert when he or she really is not.
B) An "expert" answer may be only a personal, subjective opinion.
C) An expert may be giving answers outside his or her area of expertise.
D) The other three choices are all potential problems.
Correct Answer:
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