In the Absence of Any Information Establishing Mr

question 50

Multiple Choice

In the absence of any information establishing Mr. Simon Chavez as a good credit risk, you conclude he is a poor risk and turn down his application for a store credit card. Which fallacy is most likely to undermine the validity of your decision?

• A) irrelevant data
• B) acceptance of lack of evidence as proof to the contrary
• C) comparison of noncomparable data
• D) illogical cause-effect conclusions
• E) unreliable data

---

Definitions:

United Nations Charter

The foundational treaty of the United Nations, signed in 1945, outlining the organization's purposes, principles, and the framework for international cooperation and peacekeeping.

Legal Model

A framework used to understand the creation, interpretation, and application of laws within a legal system.

Torture

The act of inflicting severe physical or psychological pain on someone as a means of punishment, coercion, or obtaining information.

Israel

A country in the Middle East, established in 1948, known for its rich historical and cultural heritage as well as its ongoing geopolitical significance.