Question

The following statement is an example of what type of fallacy?We should build a new high school or children in this community will never get into college.

Answer 1

Answer:

Appeal to novelty.

Explanation:

The statement claims the idea of building a new school assuming it is correct. It is not a valid argument since existing high schools in the community may help students get to college. Although an ivestigation may prove the claim to be true, the claim is a fallacy because a conclusion is made from a general claim.