Michael bought a new microwave from the GoodBuys electronic store. From the outset, it started giving him problems. A couple of days later, he was unable to get it to work at all
A few days later he found out that two colleagues encountered similar glitches with the identical microwave, which they, too, bought from GoodBuys. Michael did find out that several friends who had bought that same microwave online or from different electronic stores, however, did not have any trouble it.
What conclusion did Michael arrive at, and how?
a) Michael used inductive reasoning by concluding that buying those microwaves from the Goodbuys electronic store was a mistake
b) Michael used deductive reasoning by concluding that buying those microwaves was possibly not a good idea.
c) Michael used either/or fallacy by concluding that buying those microwaves online would lead to the delivery of faulty products.
d) Michael used hasty generalization by concluding that buying those microwaves from electronic stores would cause much frustration.
A
You might also like to view...
Domestic program syndication refers to
a. stations negotiating to license off-network programs b . stations licensing programs that have never been shown on the broadcast networks c. the distribution of programs to broadcast and cable networks through middlemen called syndicators d. a process of bidding and bartering television programs e. the selling of radio and television programs on a station-by-station basis in the United States
Unlike many national cinemas, Australian cinema in the 1970s was?
a. unpopular in Australia b. unprofitable c. government supported d. very nationalistic
Boundary spanning connects a group to useful people, resources, and other groups.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
When using video in a 6-minute speech, it should be no longer than
a. 10 seconds. b. 20-30 seconds. c. 1 minute. d. 3 minutes.