What is a common fallacy associated with Induction by Enumeration?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify a specific common fallacy that occurs in the context of Induction by Enumeration, which involves drawing a general conclusion based on a limited set of examples. Respondents need to select the correct fallacy from the provided options.
Answer
Hasty Generalization
The final answer is 'Hasty Generalization'.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 'Hasty Generalization'.
More Information
Hasty Generalization is a common fallacy in inductive reasoning, which occurs when a conclusion is drawn from an insufficient sample size. It overlooks the variability and diversity that additional data might reveal, potentially leading to incorrect or biased generalizations.
Tips
A common mistake is to conclude too quickly without considering a sufficiently large or varied sample, leading to biased or inaccurate generalizations.
Sources
- 11.3 Persuasive Reasoning and Fallacies - Lumen Learning - courses.lumenlearning.com
- 9.5: Fallacies of Induction - Humanities LibreTexts - human.libretexts.org
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