A detective may reach me without taking a step, and one false clue can send me in the wrong direction. What am I? - Answer & Hint

A detective may reach me without taking a step, and one false clue can send me in the wrong direction. What am I?

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Hint: It is where reasoning ends.

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A conclusion

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A conclusion is reached by reasoning, not by walking. Bad evidence can lead to the wrong conclusion.

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