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    Which of the following fallacy involves defective induction?
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    Which of the following fallacy involves defective induction?

    A.

    Fallacy of Composition

    B.

    Fallacy of Division

    C.

    The Argument from Ignorance

    D.

    Irrelevant Conclusion

    Correct option is C


    The Argument from Ignorance (also called "Ad Ignorantiam") is a fallacy of defective induction, where a conclusion is made based on the lack of evidence to the contrary. For example, concluding that something is true because it has not been proven false (or vice versa) is an example of this fallacy. This is a form of defective induction because it relies on insufficient evidence rather than sound reasoning or valid premises.
    Information Booster: 1. Fallacy of Composition: Assuming what is true for a part is also true for the whole.
    2. Fallacy of Division: Assuming what is true for the whole must be true for its parts.
    3. Irrelevant Conclusion: Drawing a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premises (also known as non sequitur).

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