All of the Following Can Lead to a Hasty Generalization

question 25

Multiple Choice

All of the following can lead to a hasty generalization, except:

• A) Assuming that what is true of the whole is also true of the part
• B) Basing a conclusion on a small, nonrandom sample
• C) "Cherry-picking" examples to fit one's claim
• D) Relying on testimonials to generalize about an entire group or class

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Definitions:

Global Climate Change

A long-term change in the Earth's climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature.

Rising Sea Levels

The increase in the level of the world's oceans due to the effects of global warming.

Deforestation

The removal of a forest or stand of trees where the land is thereafter converted to a non-forest use.