"This scientific theory is so solid that you can't even imagine it being false." This statement would likely be an example of the fallacy of
A) slippery slope.
B) impervious hypothesis.
C) provincialism.
D) appeal to ignorance.

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The statement exemplifies the fallacy of an impervious hypothesis, which occurs when a theory is presented as being beyond challenge, in such a way that it cannot be disproven or questioned. This fallacy undermines the scientific method, which relies on the possibility of falsification and open inquiry.

"This Scientific Theory Is So Solid That You Can't Even