Reasoning from "Man Who" Arguments Is Usually Inappropriate Because Generalizing

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reasoning from "man who" arguments is usually inappropriate because generalizing from a single case is justified only

• A) for heterogeneous categories.
• B) when the sample size is adequate.
• C) when the base rates are unknown.
• D) for truly homogeneous categories.

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