What is post-hoc, ergo-propter hoc?

Assuming that since event B follows event A, it was caused by event A

Inductive Reasoning is ________

making general conclusions based on past specific experiences and events

What is Hasty Generalization?

Jumping to conclusions based upon an unrepresentative sample

What is a logical fallacy?

false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning

an argument relying on distractions.

Deductive Reasoning is ________

process of using logical (general) thinking to form a specific conclusion

Circular Reasoning (logical fallacy)

supporting the claim by restating it in different terms

fails to logically connect claims/reasons/warrants

What is eyewitness testimony?

a person's explanation of crime

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1
Which is a factor in the accuracy of eyewitness testimony?
All the above
Time of day
Trauma/Shock
Attractiveness of suspect
2
What is post-hoc, ergo-propter hoc?
Assuming that since event B follows event A, it was caused by event A
When a conclusion is based on a few cases
Excessive concern with minor details and rules.
Statement doesn't follow logically from the past argument
3
Our memory is faulty, what must we do to be a good observer?
use not effort
use filters
jump to conclusions
take photos
4
Inductive Reasoning is ________
using a general principle to predict a specific outcome
making conclusions based on gut feeling
making general conclusions based on past specific experiences and events
making conclusions based on how you are feeling
5
What is Hasty Generalization?
Jumping to conclusions based upon an unrepresentative sample
Presenting only two options when other choices exist.
Using only facts
Break in the logical connection
6
Forensic Investigators/Analysts.....
-Evaluate and Interpret
All the above
Provide expert testimony to courts
Document Evidence
7
forensics uses the skills/knowledge of ____ to solve _____
science; crimes
scientific method; problems
induction; deduction
logic; puzzles
8
Which logical Fallacy is this?
Hasty Generalization
Circular Reasoning
Red Herring
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
9
What is a logical fallacy?
correct arguments that can be proven right with reasoning
false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning
I don't know, a sheep?
tactics to use in a debate setting
10
A red herring is...
an argument relying on insufficient and weak evidence.
an argument relying on distractions.
a compromise between two groups.
an argument relying on facts.
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Deductive Reasoning is ________
process of collecting specific examples to draw a general conclusion
process in which imagination is used to find information
process of using logical (general) thinking to form a specific conclusion
process in which you guess the right information
12
Circular Reasoning (logical fallacy)
when key term has multiple meanings in an argument
comparison using one familiar and one unfamiliar concepts
supporting the claim by restating it in different terms
attacking character or motives instead of focusing on issue
13
Inductive or Deductive Reasoning?
Deductive
Inductive
14
non sequitur
fails to logically connect claims/reasons/warrants
gives one side of an argument w/o addressing the other side
presents an either/or situation
uses a celebrity to sell a product
15
What is eyewitness testimony?
the story of what truly happened
a scientist's interpretation of evidence
a person's explanation of crime
what the evidence says
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Inductive or Deductive Reasoning?
Inductive
Deductive

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