Hasty Generalization In this exercise, you will practice identifying a fallacy that is usually referred to as the hasty generalization (or converse accident) fallacy. This fallacy is often classified as a fallacy of weak induction. In general, fallacies of weak Induction mimic the forms of typical Inductive arguments but rely on premises that are clearly inadequate to support a proposed conclusion. In particular, a hosty generalization fallacy resembles the form of a typical generalization argument, but it draws its conclusion from an inadequate sample. A sample may be inadequate either because it is too small or because it is not randomly selected. Consider each of the following argumentative passages and indicate (1) whether it commits a fallacy and (w) whether, specifically, it commits a hasty generalization fallacy. (Note: It is possible for a single argument to come more than one type or fastocy. Also, if an argument commits a different fallacy altogether, indicate that it does commit a fallacy, but not the "hasty generalization" fallacy). Passage A The president argues that military Intervention must remain an option if our nation's interests in the region continue to be threatened But if military intervention is an option in that region, then where does it stop? We'll end up having to invade every country that disagrees with us. And the next thing you know, we will have dragged our allies into a full-scale world war, We cannot allow that. Passage A___commit a fallacy, specifically, itcommit a hasty generalization fallacy. Passage B My grandfather gave me a four-leaf clover soon before he passed away last year, and I've carried it with me during every basketball game my team has played this season. My team had its best season ever this year! I'm sure we couldn't have done it without my grandfather's four-leaf dover. Passage Bcommit a fallacy: specifically, itcommit a hasty generalization fallacy. Passage CI saw three teenagers skipping school and paying poker in a neighbor's garage last week. High school students are just a bunch of truont hoodlums these days. Passage Ccommit a fallacy: specifically, itcommit a hasty generalization fallacy. Passage D If Samantha Stevens is not a witch, why can't she prove it? Without such proof, we can only assume that Ms. Abigail is telling the truth when she accuses Mrs. Stevens of witchcraft. Passage Dcommit a fallacy specifically, itcommit a hasty generalization fallacy, Passage E Recent statistics suggest that the odds of being killed in a plane crash are about 1 in 11 million. By contrast, the chances of being killed in an automobile accident are 1 in 5,000. So there is no reason for you to fear flying more than you fear riding a car. Passage Ecommit a fallacy; specifically, itcommit a hasty generalization fallacy.