Question

I need help with a few questions. Any takers?
1.)Select the correct description for the statement below:

If you do not get this gym membership today, you will become lazy and out of shape.

A.) hasty generalization
B.)ad hominem
C.)false dichotomy
D.)slippery slope

Answer 1

2.)A logical fallacy is

A.)an argument that is logically sound.

B.)an argument that has a flaw in its logic.

C.)an argument that uses logic and emotion.

D.)an argument that backs up logic with science.

Answer 2

3.)Select the best description of an argument.

A.)An argument uses evidence and ideas to argue loudly.

B.)An argument uses emotions and interest to argue sentimentally.

C.)An argument uses facts and reason to argue logically.

D.)An argument uses ethics and fiction to argue emotionally.

Answer 3

4.)Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?

A.)Incorrectly suggesting that one thing caused another

B.)Identifying only two options and ignoring others

C.)Citing a source who is not an expert on the topic

D.)Basing a conclusion on insufficient evidence

Answer 4

5.)Write one or two sentences that illustrate an original example of ad hominem. Then write two or three sentences explaining why this is an example of a slippery slope. Use proper spelling and grammar.

Answer 5

1 is A
2. is B ( a fallacy is an incorrect Idea)
3.A
4. D
5. is all yours :p

Answer 6

lol.! thank you for your help :)

Answer 7

For future reference, number 3 is not A. I thought the answer he put made sense, but it was wrong so don't put it.

Answer 8

I think 3 is C

Answer 9

I Write one or two sentences that illustrate an original example of hasty generalization. Then write two or three sentences explaining why this is an example of a hasty generalization. Use proper spelling and grammar.

Answer 10

1 is not A, I just got it wrong

Answer 11

#1 is C. false dichotomy, I just got it right!

Answer 12

And 3 is C, I've gotten that one right as well.

Also, 4 is D.