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| judging something to be true or right because lots of people are doing it. |
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| Offering proof by simply using another version of the argument |
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| Drawing conclusion on the basis of insufficient evidence |
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| drawing a comparision in which the differences outweigh the similarities |
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| Assuming that because two events are related in time, the first caused the second |
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| Attacking the person instead of his or her argument |
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| predicting that making one step will lead to undesirable second and third steps |
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| offering very limited alternatives when more exist |
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| offering very limited alternatives when more exist |
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| Appeal to doubtful authroity |
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| citing the opinion of a person who has littler expertise in the subject |
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