The argument "Aldo says he saw a whooping crane in a Wisconsin marsh; Aldo is a highly reliable witness; so, Aldo probably did see a whooping crane in a Wisconsin marsh." is ________.

A. an argument from authority
B. a causal argument
C. an inductive generalization
D. None of the answers are correct


Answer: A

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