Question

The argument that states "my friend had dr. jones for calculus and did very well; therefore, if i take dr. jones's calculus class, i will do well" is:

Answer 1

Based on the question given the best answer would be:

invalid because of false causality.

 

The logic of this statement argues that the person will do well if they take the class of dr. jones which their friend had passed. It is false because the situation is uncertain and it’s an assumption that he/she will pass or fail the class.