(+10) Winter Final Review

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What is the Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy?

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A logical fallacy that assumes a causal relationship between two events simply because one event follows another.

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What is passive voice in scientific writing?

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A grammatical construction where the subject of the sentence is acted upon rather than performing the action, often used to emphasize the process over the actor.

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Why is it important to anticipate counterarguments in a debate?

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To strengthen your own position by addressing potential objections and demonstrating critical thinking.

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What is the Appeal to Authority fallacy?

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A logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an authority figure endorses it, without providing scientific evidence.

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What are two types of scientific communication?

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Research papers and conference presentations.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid.

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Define the term 'bandwagon fallacy'.

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A fallacy that suggests that because something is popular or widely accepted, it must be true or valid.

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What is an Ad Hominem fallacy?

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A fallacy that attacks the person making an argument rather than addressing the argument itself.

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What is a False Dichotomy?

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A logical fallacy that presents two opposing options as the only possibilities, ignoring other alternatives.

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What is the significance of using passive voice in research methods?

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It allows the focus to be on the process and results rather than the researcher, promoting objectivity.