Question

Crime rates have increased exponentially because of the unusually high temperatures of summer.

The flawed logic in this statement exemplifies

A) post hoc
B) slippery slope
C) false dichotomy
D) hasty generalization

Answer 1

A) post hoc

Step-by-step explanation:

It is being assumed that the crime rates have increased, becasue of high temperture. logical fallacy in which we assume that because B comes after A, A caused B.

Answer 2

The flawed logic in this statement exemplifies A) post hoc. Post hoc is a result of something that occurs after a particular event, that also contains flawed assumption that this result has a logical relationship with the represented event. As you can see, this sentence is build following the principle cause and effect, but if you pay attention to the contents you will see that it makes no sense.