Understanding Bias and Fallacies Quiz

Identify the example of a hasty generalization:

• "The new restaurant is terrible because my friend had a bad meal there once."

• "The policy is effective based on extensive research."

• "The book provides a balanced view of the issue."

• Don't listen to him, he isn't even certified as a doctor.

Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• Everyone is saying the Earth is flat now, so there must be something to it!

• "The statistics clearly show a decline in crime rates."

• So you don't care if living things are dying because of you?

• "You can't trust his opinion on climate change; he's not a scientist."

Identify the example of an appeal to emotion:

• "Think of the children who will suffer if this law is passed."

• "The statistics clearly show a decrease in crime rates."

• You don't have a teaching degree, so who are you to tell me how to do my job?

• "His argument is invalid because he is inexperienced."

Which statement is an example of the bandwagon fallacy?

• If you don't support me in this decision, then you're not my friend.

• "This product is the best because it has the highest quality."

• "His argument is invalid because he is inexperienced."

• "You should vote for this candidate because everyone else is."

Identify the example of a hasty generalization:

• If you're conservative, you're Christian. If you're democrat, you're not.

• "Politicians are adulterers. Just look at JFK and Bill Clinton"

• "The policy is effective based on extensive research."

• "The book can't be trusted because it was written by a communist"

Which logical fallacy is the following: "We must either cut all funding to the arts or raise taxes significantly."

• False dichotomy

• Ad hominem

• Hasty generalization

• Bandwagon

Which of the following is an example of ad hominem?

• Either you love me or you hate me.

• "The new policy will reduce taxes for everyone."

• "His argument is invalid because he was fired from his last job."

• "The book provides a detailed analysis of the issue."

Identify the example of an appeal to emotion:

• "Imagine the joy on their faces if we succeed."

• "The statistics clearly show a decrease in crime rates."

• "The data supports the conclusion that the policy is effective."

• "His argument is invalid because he is inexperienced."

Which of the following is an example of following the bandwagon fallacy?

• She must be a terrible mom since she cursed in front of her kid.

• "Everyone is wearing these shoes, so they must be stylish."

• "The research supports the effectiveness of the treatment."

• "His opinion is invalid because he is biased against middle-aged white women."

Identify the example of a hasty generalization:

• "My neighbor is rude, so everyone in this neighborhood must be rude."

• "The study shows a correlation between diet and health."

• "The policy is effective based on extensive research."

• "The book provides a balanced view of the issue."