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segrsyd

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on: Jun 19, 2018
A valid argument can have true premises and a false conclusion.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which informal fallacy assumes that an action will lead to an unwanted outcome as the
  result of many small steps that will inevitably follow?


 
 

a. Straw man
  b. Slippery slope
  c. Hasty generalization
  d. Appeal to ignorance



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TINA

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

F

Answer to Question 2

b.


segrsyd

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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