Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
I don't trust Professor Powell's findings. Another researcher at her university was caught falsifying data. So, it's likely Professor Powell has, too.
A. guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
B. appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good
C. bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct
From the given choices, choose the correct answer and respond with the letter of that choice.
Answer: A