Question 1

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"The lights came back on immediately after that huge clap of thunder-how on earth did the thunder make that happen?"

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Question 2

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Once we let the federal government regulate mortgage lending practices,where will it stop? The entire free enterprise system-the backbone of American prosperity-will collapse under the weight of government regulation."

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Question 3

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Generally speaking,people with college degrees earn more than people who drop out of high school.Therefore you will earn more if you buy one of our degrees.We are offering steep discounts this week."

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Question 4

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"It was a mistake giving the Oscar to Daniel Day-Lewis.A survey the very next day showed more people thought Ben Affleck deserved it."

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Question 5

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Americans generally think teachers should be paid more.This was demonstrated in a large survey done in Boston."

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Question 6

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Sparky has been much friskier since I've been feeding him raw meat.It's good for him."

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Question 7

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Being overweight can't be all that bad for you.Eighty percent of the population over 25 is overweight."

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Question 8

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"What's all this fuss about people being delayed at airports? I arrived at the airport this morning and fifteen minutes later I had checked my bag,passed through security,and was at my gate.I wasn't delayed at all."

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Question 9

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"A lot more people are near-sighted these days.Check out those kids over there on their computers.They all wear glasses."

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Question 10

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"Pete went into cardiac arrest while praying;so praying must have caused the attack."

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Question 11

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"This student isn't good at math.Therefore she won't be good at writing,either."

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Question 12

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"My students' scores have improved dramatically since I started giving tests online,which indicates that students learn more on online courses."

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Question 13

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"You start talking to these door-to-door missionaries,before you can blink they will be dragging you off to their church."

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Question 14

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"American Idol dropped a little in the ratings this week.It must be the new judge."

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Question 15

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"I don't think the S.E.C.should be able to require corporations to disclose their political donations.I wouldn't want some federal regulator going through my checkbook.It's none of their business what people do with their money."

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Question 16

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"No,we shouldn't start Daylight Savings Time in February.No state does that."

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Question 17

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"My trip to Ixtapa was terrific.I'm sure you'll have a great time if you go to Acapulco."

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Question 18

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"The Constitution doesn't give you the right to own gre HYPERLINK "" Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.nade launchers;therefore it doesn't give you the right to own assault rifles."

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Question 19

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"I see your new car is a Honda SUV.My mom bought a Honda Civic last year,and she gets great gas mileage.You'll be pleased with the mileage you get with your car."

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Question 20

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.
"He's a great boxer.He will become an excellent dancer."

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Quiz 7: Induction Fallacies

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "The lights came back on immediately after that huge clap of thunder-how on earth did the thunder make that happen?"

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Once we let the federal government regulate mortgage lending practices,where will it stop? The entire free enterprise system-the backbone of American prosperity-will collapse under the weight of government regulation."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Generally speaking,people with college degrees earn more than people who drop out of high school.Therefore you will earn more if you buy one of our degrees.We are offering steep discounts this week."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "It was a mistake giving the Oscar to Daniel Day-Lewis.A survey the very next day showed more people thought Ben Affleck deserved it."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Americans generally think teachers should be paid more.This was demonstrated in a large survey done in Boston."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Sparky has been much friskier since I've been feeding him raw meat.It's good for him."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Being overweight can't be all that bad for you.Eighty percent of the population over 25 is overweight."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "What's all this fuss about people being delayed at airports? I arrived at the airport this morning and fifteen minutes later I had checked my bag,passed through security,and was at my gate.I wasn't delayed at all."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "A lot more people are near-sighted these days.Check out those kids over there on their computers.They all wear glasses."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "Pete went into cardiac arrest while praying;so praying must have caused the attack."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "This student isn't good at math.Therefore she won't be good at writing,either."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "My students' scores have improved dramatically since I started giving tests online,which indicates that students learn more on online courses."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "You start talking to these door-to-door missionaries,before you can blink they will be dragging you off to their church."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "American Idol dropped a little in the ratings this week.It must be the new judge."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "I don't think the S.E.C.should be able to require corporations to disclose their political donations.I wouldn't want some federal regulator going through my checkbook.It's none of their business what people do with their money."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "No,we shouldn't start Daylight Savings Time in February.No state does that."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "My trip to Ixtapa was terrific.I'm sure you'll have a great time if you go to Acapulco."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "The Constitution doesn't give you the right to own gre HYPERLINK "" Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.nade launchers;therefore it doesn't give you the right to own assault rifles."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "I see your new car is a Honda SUV.My mom bought a Honda Civic last year,and she gets great gas mileage.You'll be pleased with the mileage you get with your car."

Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage. "He's a great boxer.He will become an excellent dancer."