Question 9 1 pts Consider the following argument: Based on a survey of 500,000 r

Question

Question 9 1 pts Consider the following argument: Based on a survey of 500,000 readers, Consumer Reports magazine reported that the Honda Civic was the most reliable mid-sized car. Fred read this report, but his friend Cecilia owned a Honda Civic, and she described to Fred in great detail the many problems she had with her car. Therefore, Fred chose to buy a Ford Edge Which statement below best characterizes Fred's conclusion: The conclusion is supported by a strong argument from samples. The conclusion is the result of the fallacy of misleading vividness. The conclusion is the result of the fallacy of hasty generalization. The conclusion is the result of the fallacy of biased statistics.

Explanation / Answer

Question 9 - Ans - The conclusion is the result of the fallacy of biased statistics [Option D]

Question 10 - The conclusion is supported by strong arguments from samples [option A]

Please let me know in case of any clarifications required. Thanks!

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse Q
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.