MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Detailed explanation-1: -a type of informal fallacy or a persuasive technique in which a temporal sequence of events is assumed to be a causal sequence of events. Thus, because B follows A, A is considered the cause of B. For example, Because Smith became angry after being frustrated, Smith’s frustration caused Smith’s anger.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fallacy of logos where A is because of B, and B is because of A, e.g., ‘You can’t get a job without experience, and you can’t get experience without a job. ‘ Also refers to falsely arguing that something is true by repeating the same statement in different words.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sometimes called the “either-or” fallacy, a false dilemma is a logical fallacy that presents only two options or sides when there are many options or sides.

Detailed explanation-4: -Missing the point Definition: The premises of an argument do support a particular conclusion-but not the conclusion that the arguer actually draws. Example: “The seriousness of a punishment should match the seriousness of the crime. Right now, the punishment for drunk driving may simply be a fine.