Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
I don't trust Professor Hurst's findings. Another researcher at her university was caught falsifying data. So, it's likely Professor Hurst has, too.
A. guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
B. slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences
C. false dichotomy: an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist
From the given choices, select the correct answer and reply with the letter of the chosen option.

A