Which of the Following Arguments Is an Example of Hasty

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments is an example of hasty generalization?

• A)All fish have gills, and trout are fish, so all trout have gills.
• B)All American citizens have Social Security numbers, so all legal voters have Social Security numbers.
• C)I once ate at Fishy Joe's and did not enjoy my food, so my meal was unpleasant.
• D)I once had a bad experience while traveling in France, so France is a bad place to travel.
• E)The Reds have won all of their games so far this season, so they will win the next one.

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