Assuming That Two Things Are Causally Related Simply Because They

question 10

Multiple Choice

Assuming that two things are causally related simply because they correlate is most similar to committing which logical fallacy?

• A)post hoc
• B)division
• C)subjectivism
• D)false alternative
• E)existential fallacy

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