Jordan Said, "Scientists Have So Far Not Been Able to Prove

question 20

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.