Question

Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Ferguson has directed the college orchestra for the past 8 years, and during that time 5 women players have gotten pregnant. Therefore, to prevent any more pregnancies, Ferguson should be fired immediately

(A) False cause.
(B) No fallacy.
(C) Suppressed evidence.
(D) Weak analogy.
(E) Accident.

Answer 1

The correct answer is (A) False cause

Step-by-step explanation:

In false cause fallacy, an event is attributed to be the result of another without enough or realistic evidence. This often occurs when two events occur at the same time and due to this, it is believed they are related.

This type of fallacy occurs in the argument presented because it is attributed to Ferguson being a director is the cause of women getting pregnant. However, there is not any evidence to prove this, and these pregnancies likely have a different cause. This leads to an argument that is biased or inaccurate.

Answer 2

Weak analogy

Step-by-step explanation:

A weak analogy also called a bad or faulty analogy occurs when a comparison is drawn between two situations, concepts or things whereby both situations are linked together in an argument although there might be no strong connection between the situations to make a conclusion. This type of flaw or fallacy can destroy an argument.

If Ferguson is fired and another person replaces him, it doesn't mean people will stop getting pregnant.