Authority is a method of knowing accepted as fact because ______.
A. an individual has a hunch or feeling that something is correct
B. scientific rigor was applied to find the answer
C. it was stated by an expert or respected source in a particular subject area
D. one's experiences or observations confirm the fact
Answer: C
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