An example of an ex post facto fallacy is
A) If we let this defendant off easy, then we'll have to let everybody else off, too.
B) This statement is untrue, because it was made by a man who is a mental patient.
C) All psychologists drive Volvos; therefore, every time I see a Volvo, it must be driven by a psychologist.
D) Juvenile delinquents carry knives; therefore, carrying a knife leads to juvenile delinquency.
Question 2
Which of the following research approaches most frequently uses ex post facto approaches?
A) Field experimentation
B) Differential research
C) Experimental designs
D) Case study research
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