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An argument concludes that a new policy will be successful nationwide based on its prior success in a single, specific municipality. What type of logical flaw is most likely present?

A Ad hominem.
B Slippery slope.
C Hasty generalization.
D Red herring.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

Concluding that something will work everywhere because it worked in one specific instance, without considering differences or sufficient evidence, is a hasty generalization. The sample is insufficient.

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