Which of the following is an example of post hoc? a. Basing a conclusion on insufficient evidence. b. Identifying only two optio

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Which of the following is an example of post hoc? a. Basing a conclusion on insufficient evidence. b. Identifying only two optio

ns and ignoring others. c. Citing a source who is not an expert on the topic. d. Incorrectly suggesting that one thing caused another.

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aev [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-07T02:50:58+03:00

aev [14]3 years ago

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The correct answer is d. Incorrectly suggesting that one thing caused another.

Post Hoc is a type of a logical fallacy used in arguments where a person incorrectly suggests that one thing caused another while it may not be or is not the case.

JulijaS [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-09-07T03:54:28+03:00

Post hoc means occuring or done after the event, especially when there is a faulty assumption that the occurence has a logical relationship with the events that follow it.

Example: Our team was losing until I bought new shoes.

Therefore, incorrectly suggesting that one thing caused another (D) is an example of post hoc.