According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of the fallacy of ________:Whenever the number of ice cream sales increases in a coastal area, so does the number of shark attacks. If we want to keep our beaches safe, we have to close our ice cream stands.

What will be an ideal response?

false cause
post hoc ergo propter hoc

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The most reliable source of supporting materials is/are

a. computerized databases. b. television broadcasts. c. the printed word. d. personal interviews.

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In his speech, Paul argued:

"We must discontinue probationary approval of drugs based on minimal drug trials." In doing so, Paul addressed an issue of _____. A) policy B) value C) fact D) law

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