Data

Copy and paste the text below. It is read-only. Select All

Syllogism piece of deductive reasoning containing major, minor and conclusion Major Premise Generalization derived from induction Minor Premise specific assertion about some element of the major premise Conclusion Assertion of logical connection between two premises Fallacy Flaw in reasoning or inappropriate emotional appeal-basis for invalid assumptions Hasty Generalization leaps to all instances when only some instances apply Oversimplification Inductive conclusion that ignores complexities in evidence that undermine/provide alternates to conclusion. "More complicated than it really is" Begging the question assumes a conclusion in statement of premise before it is even proved Ignoring the question offering an emotional appeal as premise in logical argument Ad hominem form of ignoring the question by attacking opponents instead of opponents' arguments Either-or requiring audience to choose between two interpretations/actions when in fact choices are more numerous Non sequitur conclusion derived illogically/erroneously from stated or implied premises Post hoc assuming that because one thing preceded another, it must have caused the other