AP Running notes (37-40)

Question 1

Fallacy

Answer 1

A fallacy is an erroneous argument dependent upon an unsound or illogical contention.

Question 2

Logical fallacy

Answer 2

In argumentation, (deductive fallacy), is a pattern or reasoning/ thinking rendered invalid by a flow in its logical structure that can be neatly expressed in a standard logic system. An argument that is formally fallacious is wrong.

Question 3

Prophecy

Answer 3

A prophesy has all the elements of a prediction except the element of time. It has more of a religious connotation since there is not element of time.

Question 4

Prediction

Answer 4

A forecast made by those who calculate the parameters of the subject involved after evaluating the odds they can predict the future. It is limited to a time element.