"IRS agent: Mr. Peckinsniff, there is nothing in these documents that proves that you haven't been cheating on your taxes. Therefore, I must assume that you have been." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.
A. The fallacy of appeal to ignorance
B. The weak analogy fallacy
C. The fallacy of hasty generalization
D. The loaded question fallacy
E. None of the answers are correct
Answer: A
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A) Weakens. B) Strengthens. C) Has no effect.
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