"To do well and be at the top 10 percent of the class, one should study more. If everyone studies more then they all can do well and finish at the top of the class." What is the problem with the logic in this statement?
A) There is causation but no correlation.
B) There is correlation but no causation.
C) It is a normative statement and should be a positive statement.
D) There is a fallacy of composition.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The problem with the logic in this statement is the fallacy of composition, which assumes that something true for an individual is automatically true for the entire group or population without considering other factors that may impact the outcome. Just because studying more may help an individual do well and finish at the top of the class, that does not mean it will guarantee the same results for everyone in the class.

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