Hasty generalization is the fallacy of basing a conclusion on insufficient evidence. It is an argument that oversimplifies a situation, only 2 choices when actually other alternatives exist. The questionable stat is one that is either unknowable or unsound. Inconsistency in evidence is the fallacy of offering evidence that contradicts the conclusion. The loaded question is the that seeks to obtain a predetermined answer. The false analogy is a comparison of 2 things that have some similarities but also differences ignored for the sake of argument. False cause is the fallacy of claiming connection between events w/out evidence to support the claim. The slippery slope is fallacy of claiming proof that would allow one event to happen and lead to an unstoppable chain reaction. It ignores variables or unknowns in the situation.
Friday, June 29, 2007
TFY Chapter 11 - Fallacies - Inductive Reasoning and Inductive Fallacies
Hasty generalization is the fallacy of basing a conclusion on insufficient evidence. It is an argument that oversimplifies a situation, only 2 choices when actually other alternatives exist. The questionable stat is one that is either unknowable or unsound. Inconsistency in evidence is the fallacy of offering evidence that contradicts the conclusion. The loaded question is the that seeks to obtain a predetermined answer. The false analogy is a comparison of 2 things that have some similarities but also differences ignored for the sake of argument. False cause is the fallacy of claiming connection between events w/out evidence to support the claim. The slippery slope is fallacy of claiming proof that would allow one event to happen and lead to an unstoppable chain reaction. It ignores variables or unknowns in the situation.
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