If a witness testifies that he heard a shot and that he arrived on the scene seconds later to see the accused standing over a corpse with a smoking pistol in his hand, the evidence is called circumstantial evidence. Circumstantial evidence is based on __________

A. argument from example
B. argument from authority
C. argument from sign
D. argument from causation
E. none of the above


ANS: c

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sometimes verbally, but always mentally, with an et cetera (etc.) Fill in the blanks with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. turning point b. dialectical c. equity d. stage

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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