What Is a Potential Problem with the Method of Authority

question 53

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.

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