The fallacy that occurs when an argument by analogy compares entities that have critical differences is the __________ fallacy

Fill in the blanks with correct word


false analogy

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A. persuade B. inform C. inspire D. entertain

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A cell phone ringing and distracting your listeners from your speech is an example of which kind of noise?

A) ?external B) ?internal C) ?cultural D) ?transactional E) f?eedback

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Which of the following statements about inductive arguments is FALSE?

A. Inductive arguments include a major and minor premise. B. Inductive arguments include a number of specific instances. C. Inductive arguments result in a generalization. D. Inductive arguments require an inference.

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What is the mean in the following set of numbers: 100, 300, 500, 500, 600?

A. 300 B. 400 C. 550 D. 600 E. 500

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