Faulty Reasoning and Logical Fallacies

A reasonable conclusion or argument is based on:

• being persuasive

• data or evidence

• convincing your audience

• logical fallacies

Faulty Reasoning occurs when the conclusion is not supported by data.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT an example of a logical fallacy or faulty reasoning?

• Over-generaliation

• Contradiction

• Circular reasoning

• Logical argument

What is an illogical or simplified assumption?

• The evidence does not specifically support the claim.

• The claim is supported by the same claim.

• The claim is based on your own feelings or experiences.

• The claim does not make sense.

What is an example of circular reasoning?

• I'm the greatest because I'm awesome!

• Everybody likes cats because they're so cute!

• I have a great grade in English. English class is super easy!

• Candy is expensive! I paid $1 for that Hershey's bar!

What is an over-generalization?

• When you go over the general to convince the army.

• A claim based on your own feelings or experiences.

• Using the same argument to support itself.

• Making a global statements when there are likely exceptions.

This type of faulty reasoning is when you make a claim that is based on your personal feelings or experiences:

• Over-generalization

• Contradiction

• Biased argument

• Personal anecdote

A contradiction is when you present evidence that goes against your argument.

• True

• False