Each argument uses premises that sound persuasive but are logically irrelevant to the conclusion. Your job is to identify why the premise doesn't actually support the claim.
Instructions
For each argument, identify what makes the premise irrelevant to the conclusion. Name the specific type of irrelevant appeal or premise if you can. Bonus points if you include how to counter or defend against the fallacy.
Question 1 of 20
A principal insists traditional methods suffice, ignoring modern alternatives.
A popular athletic shoe brand is gaining sales because a famous athlete claims they help improve speed. Fans are using the athlete's success as evidence.
A famous athlete endorses a specific brand of athletic shoes, claiming they make people faster. Many fans start buying the shoes because they believe the athlete's performance proves the shoes are effective.
In a company meeting, a manager tells employees that if they don't follow the new training policy, their annual bonuses will be cut. The manager doesn't explain why the policy is helpful.
During a meeting, a business leader says the new environmental regulation is great because it will reduce operation costs due to government incentives. He implies this is the main reason to support it.
A company executive is telling employees to support a new environmental policy because it will lead to tax breaks for their company. He says the policy is good because it benefits their business financially.
A school has been using the same teaching methods for decades. The principal says there's no need to change because the methods have always worked. Newer teaching tools and techniques are available, but the school has not explored them.
A famous chef is recommending a new diet plan for better heart health, claiming it worked wonders for them personally. Many people are following this advice solely because of the chef's reputation in the culinary world.