If E is more likely given H than given ~H, then

A. E is independent of H, and learning E should not change our confidence in H
B. E is evidence against H, and learning E should make us less confident in H
C. E is evidence for H, and learning E should make us more confident in H
D. We must apply the strength test before we know whether we should change our confidence in H at all


Ans: C. E is evidence for H, and learning E should make us more confident in H

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