The following passages contain one of the following faulty inductive arguments.
| Fallacy | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bad appeal to authority | Citing an “expert” where the person is: not well identified; not truly an expert; speaking outside his/her field of expertise; not current; not quoted accurately; is biased of other not credible; not basing the opinion on open evidence; or is using theories and practices not standard in field. |
| Hasty generalization | Generalizing on a sample that is either biased or too small. |
| Accident | Applying a generalization rule to an atypical case. |
| False analogy | Using an analogy that overlooks a major, relevant difference. |
| False cause | Asserting a causal claim only on the basis of a temporal or statistical linkage. |
For each, identify what is wrong and the correct label.
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Wow! Did you see that teenager run that red light? Teenage drivers are really pathetic.
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I believe one should never deliberately hurt another person, that’s why I can never be a cop.
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Over the last two centuries, while the earth has been warming, piracy has been on the decline. That is why we positively welcome global warming—it has been making piracy disappear!
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People who can’t do without their morning coffee are no better off than alcoholics.
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How do I know that the adult film industry is the third largest industry in America? My buddy Al, who watches porno flicks all day long, told me that.
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Most of the people who took our on-line poll support the President. So I think we can conclude the President will win re-election.
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Yes, I think it is right for the federal government to force citizens to have health insurance. After all, all state governments force car drivers to carry insurance, don’t they?
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All my life, I’ve had Cheerio’s for breakfast. Then, last Monday, like an idiot, I had bacon and eggs. That was the day we had the earthquake. Believe me, I’ve gone back to Cheerios and will stick to them!
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The Good Book says thou shalt not kill. This is why I don’t want to join the armed services.
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Buying stocks is like betting on the horses. You’re just going to lose your money—you can’t beat the odds.
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I know a farmer who collects thousands of dollars for not planting wheat and spends his spare time at the race track. That just shows how useless the US Department of Agriculture is.
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Studies show that people who drink more coffee than average are also thinner than average. This begs the question: is it the caffeine in coffee that helps people lose weight?
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Why do I think that we need a new engine for the car? Well, the mechanic at the repair shop told me so.
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Most rapists read pornography when they were teenagers. This shows that pornography causes violence to women.
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Why are you so upset that you broke your leg working out at the gym? You never heard of “No pain, no gain”?