Question

Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Barbara lost 15 pounds after taking the new InstaThin supplement for 6 weeks. Tiffany has the same metabolism, lifestyle, diet, body type, age, height and former weight as Barbara. Therefore, probably Tiffany could lose about 15 pounds if she takes InstaThin for 6 weeks
asked May 31, 2017 in Philosophy & Belief by Vivian97
A) Weak analogy.
B) No fallacy.
C) Amphiboly.
D) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
E) False cause.

Answer 1

Answer: B) No fallacy.

Explanation: Since Tiffany has the same metabolism, lifestyle, diet, body type, age, height and former weight as Barbara, There is a possibility that Tiffany is likely to lose about 15 pounds if she takes InstaThin for 6 weeks too. Hence it is not a fallacy.