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WorksheetsLogical Fallacies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
When something is written as a fact, it means
it is always true
it may or may not be true but it has to be something that can be tested or verified.
it might me true and there is no way to verify.
it is someone's important opinion
What are the characteristics of a logical fallacy? Click ALL that apply.
A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that can invalidate your argument.
Is a factual statement that supports a claim with evidence.
While some have obvious inconsistencies, others are subtle enough to go undetected.
Logical fallacies are flawed, deceptive, or false arguments that can be proven wrong with reasoning.
Not every logical fallacy sounds the same.
True or False:
A logical fallacy and a factual error are the SAME thing.
True
False
This fallacy is based on the idea that if many people agree on the same point, it must be true. What is it called?
red herring
bandwagon/ad populem
either/or
moral equivalence
McDonald's Hamburgers, over 99 billion served.
Post Hoc
False Analogy
Red Herring
Bandwagon/Ad populem
A hasty generalization is...
the same as a stereotype
sweeping statements based on too little or biased evidence.
a statement that refers to something that is false or untrue.
a comparison of minor misdeeds with major atrocities.
"Russia has a terrible human rights record." "Well, the United States has done plenty of bad things." -the President when confronted about Russia's human rights abuses.
slippery slope
red herring
moral equivalence
non sequitur
There is a lot of commotion regarding saving the environment. We cannot make this world an Eden. What will happen if it does become Eden? Adam and Eve got bored there!
red herring
moral equivalence
non sequitur
straw man
In order to really look at the problem of global warming, we must first consider how the homeless suffer when it is cold.
hasty generalization
non sequitur
straw man
red herring
“Many scientists believe that climate change is happening and is caused by humans, but there are those who disagree and think it’s a hoax. So we don’t really know and it’s reasonable to believe either way.” What logical fallacy is this an example of?
red herring
bandwagon
either/or
moral equivalence
Daughter- “I am so upset that my boyfriend broke up with me!”
Mom- “Just think of all the children starving in this world! Your problems seem pretty insignificant now don’t they?”
What logical fallacy is this an example of?
red herring
bandwagon
either/or
moral equivalence
