In a random sample of 200 students from Northern State University, 150 said that they own a smartphone. Therefore, probably at least 50% of the students at Northern State own a smartphone.
A) False cause.
B) Missing the point.
C) Hasty generalization.
D) No fallacy.
E) Composition.

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The conclusion that at least 50% of students at Northern State University own a smartphone is supported by the data provided (150 out of 200 students sampled own a smartphone), which does not constitute a logical fallacy.

In a Random Sample of 200 Students from Northern State