A writer argues: 'Everyone I know has read this book, so it must be good.' Which weakness best describes this argument?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. It generalises from a small, unrepresentative group, and popularity is not quality
- Step 1: The evidence is the opinion of the writer's acquaintances. Step 2. That sample is small and not representative, and being read widely is not the same as being good. Answer: a hasty generalisation and a popularity argument. Why not the others: The text neither attacks a person, cites an expert nor offers a false choice.
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