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Hasty Generalization
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Definition
This fallacy is committed when someone draws a conclusion about a group based on a sample that is not large enough to truly represent that group.
Examples
- Cats love water. My cat loves to swim in our pool.
Explanation
This is known as "leaping to a conclusion" when too few facts are known. It is often commited because of bias, prejudice or shear laziness.
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