Question

In a random sample of 200 students from Northern State University, 150 said that they own an Therefore, probably at least 50% of the students at Northern State own an iPod.

a. False cause.
b. Missing the point.
c. Hasty generalization.
d. No fallacy.
e. Composition.

Answer 1

No fallacy

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that at least 50% of the students at Northern State own an iPod is best categorized as no fallacy.

This statement is very true and consistent with the facts presented in the passage.

A fallacy is a mistaken belief usually based on biased arguments.

Total number of students sampled = 200

Number of iPod owners = 150

Percentage of iPod owners =
`(number of iPod owners)/(Number of sample)` x 100

Percentage of iPod owners =
`(150)/(200)` x 100 = 75%

We see that it is consistent to say that at least, 50% of the students in the sample are iPod owners.