Select the mistake responsible for the faulty reasoning in the following statement. I'm bringing my blue fountain pen to the speech contest; I never forget my speech when I have my pen.

1. thinking that A causes B

2. because A always comes before B

3. mistaking an effect for a cause

4. oversimplifying the cause no fallacy

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Raegan

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28 May, 17:08

Select the mistake responsible for the faulty reasoning in the following statement. I'm bringing my blue fountain pen to the speech contest; I never forget my speech when I have my pen.

1. thinking that A causes B

2. because A always comes before B

3. mistaking an effect for a cause

4. oversimplifying the cause no fallacy

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Henderson · Answer 1

1.) Thinking that A causes B.

Anya Barron · Answer 2

Answer: the correct answer is 1. - thinking that A causes B

Explanation: A reasonable conclusion is based on evidence. Faulty reasoning occurs when the conclusion is not supported by the data or evidence.