Question

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.
claims that fracking causes earthquakes are ridiculous. i live near an oil well and have never felt an earthquake.
the premise is i live near an oil well and have never felt an earthquake. the conclusion is claims that fracking causes earthquakes are ridiculous.
why is the argument deceptive? choose the correct answer below.
a. the fact that one event came before another event is used as evidence that the first event caused the second event.
b. the conclusion is drawn from a limited number of cases.
c. the lack of knowledge about the truth of a proposition is used as evidence against the proposition.
d. the argument attempts to divert attention away from the real issue by focusing on an unrelated issue.

Explanation:

The premise is a personal experience (living near an oil well and not feeling an earthquake). The conclusion is a general claim about fracking causing earthquakes. The argument is deceptive because it draws a broad conclusion from a single, limited case (the person's own experience).

Answer:

B. The conclusion is drawn from a limited number of cases.