Ad Hominem (logical fallacy)

attacking character or motives instead of focusing on issue

generalization that is usually false due to insufficient sample size

Everyone is using a product, so you should too.

A conclusion based on too small of a sample.

Using an authority, but they are not really an authority

Replacing an original claim with an extreme or exagerated version.

Hasty Generalizations

Making an assumption or statement based on a very small sample.

What is the main characteristic of a strawman fallacy?

It oversimplifies or exaggerates a point.

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Ad Hominem (logical fallacy)
when a conclusion does not follow from the premise
convincing that something's true b/c it's widely believed
attacking character or motives instead of focusing on issue
present weak argument to easily refute instead of main issue
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hasty generalization
Numerical or statistical information
When the opinion of an authority on a topic is used as evidence
generalization that is usually false due to insufficient sample size
belonging to a particular person rather than to anyone else
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What is bandwagon?
Taking a hay ride through the Oregon Trail.
Everyone is using a product, so you should too.
Using a celebrity to endorse a product
Using emotions to cause you to act in a certain way.
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Hasty Generalization
Explains the good in terms of natural properties.
Believing that 'runs' occur independently of chance.
Information that is unrelated to the matter at hand.
A conclusion based on too small of a sample.
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False Authority
Using an authority, but they are not really an authority
Distracts audience from the issue or topic
Emotionally charged words
Appeal based on facts
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Strawman is...
A diversion to redirect the conversation from one topic to another.
Falsely listening to a sequence of events leading to an unfavorable outcome
A statement directing attention from the arguement to the person.
Replacing an original claim with an extreme or exagerated version.
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Either/Or Fallacy
Is also known as black and white thinking
Involves only two choices
All of the above
Leaves no room for a gray area
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What's the definition of an ad hominem fallacy?
jumping to a conclusion without sufficient evidence
claim supported by reasons/evidence
attacking the "man"
an error in reasoning
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Hasty Generalizations
Quickly judging someone
Making an assumption or statement based on a very small sample.
None of the above
Make an assumption to quickly
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What is the main characteristic of a strawman fallacy?
It oversimplifies or exaggerates a point.
It creates another argument.
It brings up a false claim.
It exaggerates a point.

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