-- 13-- Inductive Fallacies

-- 13 --  Inductive Fallacies

 TFY C11: Inductive Fallacies: How Can Inductive Reasoning Go Wrong?   

Fallacies of Weak Induction Video Intro

Fallacies of Weak Induction 9m

Glossary Chapter 11 Contradictions This fallacy makes claims that are contradictory or offers evidence that contradicts the conclusion. False Dilemma This fallacy is an argument that oversimplifies a situation, asserting that there are only two choices when actually there are many. It is also called the Either-or fallacy. Hasty Generalization This fallacy is a conclusion based on insufficient evidence. Hypothesis Hypothesis is a trial idea, tentative explanation, or theory that can be tested and used to further an investigation. Loaded Question This fallacy uses a biased question that seeks to obtain a predetermined answer. Questionable Cause A claim about causality without reasonable, plausible or sufficient evidence. Often an oversimplification. Questionable Statistic This fallacy backs up an argument with statistics that are either unknowable or unsound. Slippery Slope This fallacy is an unwarranted claim that permitting one event to occur will lead to an inevitable and uncontrollable chain reaction. Weak Analogy This fallacy compares two things that may have some similarities but also significant differences that are ignored for the sake of the argument.

Fallacies of Weak Induction Video Intro

Inductive Fallacies PPt