The Problem with Making a Sweeping Generalization Is That a Person

question 19

Multiple Choice

The problem with making a sweeping generalization is that a person may:

• A) generalize past or go beyond what is indicated by the evidence.
• B) fail to sufficiently consider all of the relevant evidence in reasoning inductively.
• C) base reasoning on ignorance and shift the burden of proof.
• D) search for evidence that confirms a favored prior belief or conclusion.

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Definitions:

Run Winding

The winding in a motor that is energized during normal operation to produce torque.

Fractional Horsepower

A term describing motors that have a power rating less than one horsepower, often used in low-power applications.

Induction Motors

A type of electric motor that operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, where the rotor is not directly supplied with electrical power but obtains it via magnetic fields from the stator.

Chemical Reaction

A process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.