The Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc Fallacy Consists of

question 343

Multiple Choice

The post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy consists of

• A) using an example to "prove" a different point.
• B) inferring causality from chronological sequence.
• C) jumping to conclusions from an inadequate number of cases.
• D) arguing for or against a person's character rather than his view or opinion.

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Definitions:

Largest Observation

The largest observation refers to the highest value or data point measured or collected within a dataset.

Table

A method of organizing data in rows and columns, making it easier to read and interpret the information.

Class Intervals

The range of values divided into different segments or classes used in the distribution of data for histogram representation.

Observations

Data points or recorded measures of certain variables taken from samples or experimental studies.