In the following argument, identify the premise and conclusion, explain why the

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In the following argument, identify the premise and conclusion, explain why the argument is deceptive, and, if possible, identify the type of fallacy it represents My baby was vaccinated and later developed autism, which is why I believe that vaccines cause autism. ldentify the premise. Choose the correct answer below ( A. I believe that vaccines cause autism. OB. Autism. O C. Vaccines ( D. My baby was vaccinated and later developed autism. Identify the conclusion. Choose the correct answer below. O A. Vaccines aren't good B. Babies should not be vaccinated. O C. I believe that vaccines cause autism. ( D. Autism needs more attention in the medical field. Explain why the argument is deceptive. Choose the correct answer below A. The argument is deceptive because it attempts to create a link between vaccines and autism. The premise of the argument does not fully support the conclusion O B. The argument is deceptive because it attempts to show that because there is no proof that vaccines cause autism, vaccines cannot cause autism. C. The argument is deceptive because it claims that many people believe that vaccines cause autism, so vaccines must cause autism. D. The argument is deceptive because it makes a generalization about vaccines based on too few cases. Which type of fallacy does the argument represent?

Explanation / Answer

My baby was vaccinated and later developed autism, which is why I believe that vaccines cause autism.

The premise is D. My baby was vaccinated and later developed autism

The conclusion is C. I believe that vaccines cause autism.

D. The argument is deceptive because it makes a generalization about vaccines based on too few cases.

The type of fallacy is

C. Hasty generalization.

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