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Summary: Logical Fallacies
Homework: Problem # 2, page 194: Logical Fallacies

2a) the electron could not have been fair – I do not know anyone who voted for the winner.

Logical flaw: inadequate sampling

Comment: this statement concludes based on insufficient evidence. Just because I do not know anyone who voted for winner, do not necessarily outlaw the fairness of the election. Before reaching any valid conclusion, I have to collect some data and evidence from other news sources and compare with my findings

2b) it would be wrong to persecute allied for age discrimination, allied has always been a great corporate neighbor.

Logical flaw: argument against speaker.

Comment: this conclusion is very bias because it is accusing the person because of
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