A Fallacy of Composition Is to Assume That

question 89

Multiple Choice

A fallacy of composition is to assume that

• A)you can determine the composition of a complex product just by examining its exterior properties
• B)consumer durable goods today do not last as long as they did a generation ago
• C)any mistakes made in producing a product using an assembly line technique will lead to a compounding of errors as the product moves down the line
• D)what is true for any individual component in a group is true for the group as a whole
• E)when I was young I liked cotton candy, but now that I'm older I no longer like it

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Definitions:

Ubiquitous Learning

Learning that is available anywhere and at any time, often supported by mobile and digital technologies that facilitate access to educational content beyond traditional classroom settings.

Status Quo Compliance

The tendency to adhere to existing conditions or norms within a society or organization.

Concurrent Engineering

A systematic approach to product design and development where phases are done in parallel rather than sequentially, improving efficiency and reducing time to market.

Innovation Lags

The delay between the inception of a new idea or technology and its implementation or widespread adoption, which can hinder progress and competitiveness.