Drawing a conclusion based on a small sample size; a broad claim based on limited evidence.

An argument that misleads, distracts, or diverts attention from a relevant or important issue.

"The Cardinals are the best football team because they're better than all the other teams."

"Every time I go to sleep the sun goes down. Therefore, my sleeping causes the sun to set."

"Yes, we have safety issues in our factory. But we work really hard to make a good product."

Either you love bacon, or you're wrong.

What is a logical fallacy?

Assumes that a proposed step will set off a chain of uncontrollable events.

Diverts attention from the original issue by shifting to another issue/topic

She is good at writing because she writes words effectively."

What is a fallacy that presents information that does not follow logically from a premise

To be sure people do not use this fallacy, courts make people swear to tell the whole truth.

If I say that a surgeon should be allowed to use a guidebook to carry out surgery like a student can use open notes on a test, I have made a

Presenting the information on one side only

Fish are the easiest pets to keep; they are inexpensive and require no maintenance at all. Plus, they are really pretty and soothing to watch.

If I tell my teacher I have done my homework, but I have only done part of it, I am using

Girl:" I'm worried that my friend is mad at me."

Friend: "I wonder what you call a male lady bug?"