"Probing questions" are
A. a type of argument used to test reasoning.
B. questions used to help determine the adequacy of evidence and reasoning.
C. questions used to encourage members to think of possible new solutions for a problem.
D. questions used to argue.
E. questions about how to get needed evidence.
Answer: B
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