Fallacies Quiz
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Question 1/12
I am the best candidate because I am the best for the job.Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Appeal to Authority
Is/Ought
Circular Reasoning
Appeal to Ignorance
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This is circular reasoning because the justification of the argument (conclusion) is the same as the argument itself (premise).
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Question 2/12
Formulating a complex or unlikely explanation for an event when a simpler explanation would do.Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Appeal to Authority
Extravagant Hypothesis
Slippery Slope
Hasty Generalization
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With extragavant hypothesis, the simplest and most likely explanation is overlooked in favor of a complex one.
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Question 3/12
Ron has either a very strong proposal or a very weak proposal. Ron does not have a very strong proposal. Therefore, Ron has a very weak proposal.
Circular Reasoning
Slippery Slope
Appeal to Ignorance
Either/Or fallacy
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This is an either/or fallacy as there are only two options presented. Ron could have a proposal that was somewhere between a strong and weak one.
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Question 4/12
I have the best basketball players on my team. I know I'll have the best team now." This statement commits which fallacy?
Fallacy Of Division
Extravagant Hypothesis
Fallacy Of Composition
Circular Reasoning
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This is fallacy of composition becuase putting two or more “good” things together does not necessarily mean they will be good together.
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Question 5/12
This fallacy uses the assumption that because “B” follows “A” that “A” must have caused “B.
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Hasty Generalizations
Appeal to Ignorance
Extravagant Hypothesis
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An example of Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy would be: , a child has a big argument with her parents. About a month later her parents tell her that they are getting a divorce. The child thinks it is here fault because she argued so much.
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Question 6/12
“Stanley Clarke is the best bassist ever because he is better at playing the bass than anyone who has ever lived.”
Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Fallacy of Division
Extravagant Hypothesis
False Analogy
Circular Reasoning
Way to go!
This is circular reasoning as the argument is the same as the conclusion (i.e. he is the best bassist because he is the better at it than anyone else).
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Question 7/12
Saying something must be true (or false) because there is little-to-no evidence to prove that it is not true (or not false).
Extravagant Hypothesis
Appeal to Ignorance
Fallacy of Division
Appeal to Tradition
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Good job! An example of appeal to ignorance fallacy would be: No one has ever died from marijuana so it is safe to use.
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Question 8/12
Mike left work 15 minutes early because everyone else seemed to leave at least 15 minutes early on Fridays so he figured it must be okay to do.
Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Bandwagon Appeal
Is/Ought Fallacy
Appeal to Authority
Appeal to Tradition
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This is bandwagon fallacy as the argument is on popularity. It is saying that something must be right because “everybody is doing it.”
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Question 9/12
Arguing that just because something is the case, that it ought to be the case.
Bandwagon Appeal
Extravagant Hypothesis
Either/or Fallacy
Is/Ought Fallacy
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An example of Is/Ought fallacy would be: Abortion is legal so it ought to remain that way.
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Question 10/12
This fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a sample that is too small or selective to assume with any confidence that it represents the subject accurately.
Hasty Generalization
Fallacy of Composition
Appeal to Tradition
Bandwagon Appeal
Way to Go!
An example of a hasty generalization would be: I just went in for minor repairs on my car and ended up having to pay a fortune for other repairs as well. Do not go there as you will have to pay more than you should.
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Question 11/12
“The ancient pyramids in Egypt were so symmetrical and well-built that they must have been constructed by aliens from another planet.”
Hasty Generalization
Extravagant Hypothesis
Appeal to Tradition
Bandwagon Appeal
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This would be extravagant hypothesis as the author is making a complex or far out claim when a simpler explanation would do.
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Question 12/12
The top four leaders of a University were chosen to work on a project together. Since they are the best leaders they should be the perfect team to complete the project.
Hasty Generalization
Fallacy of Division
Fallacy of Composition
Bandwagon Appeal
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This would be fallacy of composition as they are putting two or more "good" things together and assumes they will be great.
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Fallacies Quiz
Start
Question 1/12
I am the best candidate because I am the best for the job.Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Appeal to Authority
Is/Ought
Circular Reasoning
Appeal to Ignorance
Right!
This is circular reasoning because the justification of the argument (conclusion) is the same as the argument itself (premise).
Next
Question 2/12
Formulating a complex or unlikely explanation for an event when a simpler explanation would do.Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Appeal to Authority
Extravagant Hypothesis
Slippery Slope
Hasty Generalization
Great job!
With extragavant hypothesis, the simplest and most likely explanation is overlooked in favor of a complex one.
Next
Question 3/12
Ron has either a very strong proposal or a very weak proposal. Ron does not have a very strong proposal. Therefore, Ron has a very weak proposal.
Circular Reasoning
Slippery Slope
Appeal to Ignorance
Either/Or fallacy
Awesome Job!
This is an either/or fallacy as there are only two options presented. Ron could have a proposal that was somewhere between a strong and weak one.
Next
Question 4/12
I have the best basketball players on my team. I know I'll have the best team now." This statement commits which fallacy?
Fallacy Of Division
Extravagant Hypothesis
Fallacy Of Composition
Circular Reasoning
You rock!
This is fallacy of composition becuase putting two or more “good” things together does not necessarily mean they will be good together.
Next
Question 5/12
This fallacy uses the assumption that because “B” follows “A” that “A” must have caused “B.
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
Hasty Generalizations
Appeal to Ignorance
Extravagant Hypothesis
Right!
An example of Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc fallacy would be: , a child has a big argument with her parents. About a month later her parents tell her that they are getting a divorce. The child thinks it is here fault because she argued so much.
Next
Question 6/12
“Stanley Clarke is the best bassist ever because he is better at playing the bass than anyone who has ever lived.” Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Fallacy of Division
Extravagant Hypothesis
False Analogy
Circular Reasoning
Way to go!
This is circular reasoning as the argument is the same as the conclusion (i.e. he is the best bassist because he is the better at it than anyone else).
Next
Question 7/12
Saying something must be true (or false) because there is little-to-no evidence to prove that it is not true (or not false).
Extravagant Hypothesis
Appeal to Ignorance
Fallacy of Division
Appeal to Tradition
RIGHT!
Good job! An example of appeal to ignorance fallacy would be: No one has ever died from marijuana so it is safe to use.
Next
Question 8/12
Mike left work 15 minutes early because everyone else seemed to leave at least 15 minutes early on Fridays so he figured it must be okay to do. Which one of the following fallacies most align with this statement?
Bandwagon Appeal
Is/Ought Fallacy
Appeal to Authority
Appeal to Tradition
RIght!
This is bandwagon fallacy as the argument is on popularity. It is saying that something must be right because “everybody is doing it.”
Next
Question 9/12
Arguing that just because something is the case, that it ought to be the case.
Bandwagon Appeal
Extravagant Hypothesis
Either/or Fallacy
Is/Ought Fallacy
Awesome job!
An example of Is/Ought fallacy would be: Abortion is legal so it ought to remain that way.
Next
Question 10/12
This fallacy occurs when a conclusion is drawn from a sample that is too small or selective to assume with any confidence that it represents the subject accurately.
Hasty Generalization
Fallacy of Composition
Appeal to Tradition
Bandwagon Appeal
Way to Go!
An example of a hasty generalization would be: I just went in for minor repairs on my car and ended up having to pay a fortune for other repairs as well. Do not go there as you will have to pay more than you should.
Next
Question 11/12
“The ancient pyramids in Egypt were so symmetrical and well-built that they must have been constructed by aliens from another planet.”
Hasty Generalization
Extravagant Hypothesis
Appeal to Tradition
Bandwagon Appeal
Way to Go!
This would be extravagant hypothesis as the author is making a complex or far out claim when a simpler explanation would do.
Next
Question 12/12
The top four leaders of a University were chosen to work on a project together. Since they are the best leaders they should be the perfect team to complete the project.
Hasty Generalization
Fallacy of Division
Fallacy of Composition
Bandwagon Appeal
Way to Go!
This would be fallacy of composition as they are putting two or more "good" things together and assumes they will be great.
Next
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You did an amazing job on this quiz! Way to go! =)
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