The Fallacy Ohasty Generalization Occurs When a Speaker

question 275

Multiple Choice

The fallacy ohasty generalization occurs when a speaker

• A) compares specific instances that are not essentially similar.
• B) jumps to a conclusion on the basis of too few instances.
• C) generalizes on the basis of atypical cases.
• D) all of the above.
• E) b and c only.

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