In factual argumentation, we can seek knowledge by treating the proposition as a

hypothesis to be tested. Which of the following steps would NOT be part of your
hypothesis testing?

(a) Decide what question or problem involving fact may be found in the factual
proposition.
(b) Formulate a primary inference on the subject by defining terms or clarifying
what the question or problem asks you to answer or solve.
(c) Demonstrate the disparity of not accepting your interpretation of facts.
(d) Discover those issues and their supporting arguments that deny the primary
inference is probably true.


C

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