"Professor Chen says climate change is real, so it must be true." The flaw is:

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B) Appeal to authority — the truth of a claim depends on evidence, not the authority of who states it. While experts are often correct, appeal to authority replaces evidence-based reasoning with mere credibility. The claim's truth rests on evidence, not the speaker.

"Professor Chen says climate change is real, so it must be true." The flaw is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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