Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is hasty generalization?

• Hasty generalization is a logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn based on insufficient or biased evidence.

• Hasty generalization is a type of logical reasoning that is based on a single example.

• Hasty generalization is a term used in statistics to describe a sample that is too small to accurately represent a population.

• Hasty generalization is a cognitive bias where a person jumps to a conclusion without considering all the available evidence.

Which logical fallacy presents a situation as having only two options when there are actually more?

• Binary fallacy

• Either-or fallacy

• Red Herring

• Black and white fallacy

What is ad populum?

• Logical fallacy based on statistical data.

• Logical fallacy based on expert opinion.

• Logical fallacy based on popularity or widespread belief

• Logical fallacy based on personal opinion.

Which logical fallacy occurs when two completely unrelated things are compared as if they are equal?

• straw man fallacy

• false analogy fallacy

• ad hominem fallacy

• slippery slope fallacy

What is red herring?

• A red herring is a type of fish commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean.

• A red herring is a literary device used to mislead or distract the audience.

• A red herring is a conclusion that is based on insufficient or based evidence.

• A red herring is an argument that concludes that a fact must be true.

Which logical fallacy involves making a generalization based on insufficient or biased evidence?

• ad hominem

• straw man

• hasty generalization

• false cause

What is the danger of hasty generalization?

• Drawing conclusions without sufficient evidence.

• Ignoring relevant data.

• Making logical fallacies.

• Making inaccurate or misleading conclusions

Which logical fallacy appeals to popular opinion or the majority?

• bandwagon fallacy

• appeal to authority fallacy

• straw man fallacy

• ad hominem fallacy

What is the problem with using ad populum as a persuasive technique?

• It relies on appealing to popular opinion or the majority without logical reasoning or evidence.

• It is only applicable in certain situations.

• It is not effective in changing people's minds.

• It is too expensive to implement.

Which logical fallacy attempts to divert attention from the main issue by introducing an unrelated topic?

• false cause

• red herring

• ad hominem

• straw man