Cyberlaw, Ethics and Privacyintermediate
Select ALL statements that correctly describe fallacies and inductive reasoning.
Answer
A fallacy is a form of faulty reasoning., An argument can contain true statements and still be fallacious., A weak argument may draw a broad conclusion from a very small sample.
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **A** is true: a fallacy is an error in reasoning, not simply a statement that happens to be false.
- **B** is true: true premises can still be arranged in a way that does not adequately support the conclusion.
- **D** is true: a tiny sample may not justify a general conclusion, which is a hasty generalization.
### The concept
Inductive reasoning supports a conclusion by making it probable. A strong argument has evidence that is credible and appropriate to the claim; a weak one lacks enough support. A fallacy is a recognizable reasoning fault. The truth or falsity of individual statements does not alone decide whether the inference is sound or fallacious. For example, two students using an app and earning high grades does not justify claiming that every user will earn a high grade.
### The other options
- **C. A strong inductive argument guarantees its conclusion.** This describes deductive certainty, not inductive strength. Strong induction still leaves the conclusion open to being false.
### Terms
- **Fallacy**: Faulty reasoning that weakens or undermines an argument.
- **Inductive reasoning**: Reasoning that supports a probable, not guaranteed, conclusion.
- **Hasty generalization**: A broad conclusion based on too few or unrepresentative examples.
### Remember
Judge the inference, not merely whether its individual statements are true.
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