Question

Baseball players should chew tobacco just like runners drink water during long runs.
Which answer choice BEST identifies the logical fallacy in the above statement and explains why the conclusion is false?
A.
hasty generalization: The statement says that all baseball players chew tobacco just like all runners drink water.
B.
testimonial: A pro-baseball player endorses the use of chewing tobacco while a marathoner endorses bottled water.

Answer 1

C.
faulty analogy: This statement compares tobacco to water. Whereas runners need to drink water during long runs to keep hydrated, which helps them continue running, baseball players don’t need to chew tobacco to play a game.
D.
The statement is NOT a logical fallacy but a valid conclusion.

Answer 2

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