17 Questions
What type of fallacy is committed when an arguer draws a general conclusion from a biased or too small sample?
Hasty Generalization
What type of fallacy is committed by an arguer who asks a question containing an unfair or unwarranted assumption?
Loaded Question
Which fallacy involves claiming that one thing is the cause of something else without sufficient evidence?
Questionable Cause
Which fallacy is committed when an argument depends on a comparison between two things that are not similar in relevant respects?
Weak Analogy
Which fallacy involves concluding that one event caused another just because the first event preceded the second?
Questionable Cause
In which fallacy does an individual presuppose, without justification, that a certain action occurred in the past?
Loaded Question
'X and Y are linked one or a few times. Therefore X causes Y.' represents which fallacy?
Hasty Generalization
What does the process of back translation involve?
Translating a text into another language and then translating it back into the original language
Why is it important for the back translation process to be done by a translator who has no prior knowledge of the study?
To maintain objectivity and reduce bias in the comparison
In the context provided, what decision is often left to the researcher regarding back translation?
Deciding on whether to improve study quality or cast doubt on validity
What is a critical consideration in back translation to ensure an accurate comparison?
Paying attention to cultural nuances and sensitivities
What can be a potential outcome of not following the guidelines for back translation?
Increased doubt about the study's validity
Why is it crucial to pay attention to sensitive translation problems across cultures in back translation?
To respect cultural differences and nuances
What is a common application of back translation mentioned in the text?
Global market research
Why did the school board in Colorado conclude that teaching methods needed to be changed?
Because 72% of Colorado children scored below the national average for their grade
What does the fact that 72% of Colorado children scored at or above the national average imply?
There is no need to change teaching methods
Why was it stated that the conclusion about changing teaching methods was not justified by the data?
As a result of misinterpretation of test results
Learn how to identify fallacies in arguments and distinguish them from non-arguments such as reports, beliefs, and illustrations. Explore two main types of fallacies: Fallacies of Relevance and Fallacies of Ambiguity.
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