Logical Fallacies
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8th Grade - University
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a bandwagon fallacy?
Back
A logical fallacy that suggests something is true or right simply because many people believe it to be so.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hasty generalization?
Back
A logical fallacy that occurs when a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient or biased sample.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an appeal to nature?
Back
A logical fallacy that assumes something is better or more valid simply because it is natural.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is guilt by association?
Back
A logical fallacy that occurs when someone is judged negatively based on their association with a person or group.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is circular reasoning?
Back
A logical fallacy where the conclusion is included in the premise, creating a loop in reasoning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a non sequitur?
Back
A logical fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is false causation?
Back
A logical fallacy that assumes a cause-and-effect relationship where none exists.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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