What Do We Call a Form of Inductive Reasoning Where

question 24

Multiple Choice

What do we call a form of inductive reasoning where a student believes that her softball team's recent winning streak is due to the fact that she has been wearing her good luck jersey?

• A)False dilemma
• B)Empirical generalization
• C)Sweeping generalization
• D)Post hoc ergo propter hoc

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