In a speech to the neighborhood watch group, Mr. Simmons made the following statement: "If you see someone running full steam down the sidewalk, you can safely assume that he or she has committed some type of crime in that neighborhood." Some members of the audience recognized this statement as an example of _____.

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Mr. Simmons' statement is an example of a causal fallacy, as it assumes that because someone is running, they must have committed a crime. This is not necessarily true, as there may be other reasons for someone to be running, such as exercising or trying to catch a bus.

In a Speech to the Neighborhood Watch Group, Mr