What Error in Reasoning Is Exemplified by the Following Statement

question 67

Multiple Choice

What error in reasoning is exemplified by the following statement?
Both omy roommates drink at least three cans osoda every day and neither othem is overweight, so all those studies that link soda consumption to obesity must be wrong.

• A) circular reasoning
• B) hasty generalization
• C) invalid analogy
• D) false cause
• E) bandwagon

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Perspective

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The degree of harshness or intensity of a punishment imposed for criminal behavior, which can vary widely depending on the offense and jurisdiction.

General Deterrence

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Individual Deterrence

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