Imprecision fallacy
An imprecision fallacy (also an error in sampling) occurs when evidence used is not representative of the group because it is imprecise in some way.
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For example, in an apex fallacy, only the cream of the crop are considered when generalizing all members of a group; clearly, the top performers are not representative of the group at large, and thus cannot be generalized.
It is an informal fallacy.
See also
External links
- Errors in Sampling, Bruce Thompson
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