Identify Any Fallacies in the Following Passage Either by Naming

question 60

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Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.
Pop, a new car may be expensive, but do you want me to drive around in this junk pile the rest of my life?

Analyze the effects of varying plant sizes on the long-run average cost curve and understand the graphical representations of economies and diseconomies of scale.

Understand the differences between exact and conceptual replications and their importance in research.

Comprehend the role of replications in establishing external validity and the generalization of research findings.

Learn methods to assess issues that may affect the generalization of study results, such as pretesting effects.

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Definitions:

Sexual Norms

The accepted rules and behaviors regarding sexuality within a society, which guide sexual conduct and expectations.

Scholar

An individual who engages in or has expert knowledge of academic study or scholarship in a particular field.

Social Science

A branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society.

Objective Methods

Approaches or techniques based on unbiased observations and measurements in research or practice, devoid of personal feelings or opinions.