What is a "hasty generalization"?

A Drawing a broad conclusion from insufficient evidence

B Using too many examples

C Making a slow argument

D Ignoring the conclusion

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

A hasty generalization draws a broad conclusion from too few examples or insufficient evidence, failing to account for representative sampling.

💡 Why is A) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is a "hasty generalization"?" is Option A: Drawing a broad conclusion from insufficient evidence.

The other options — B) Using too many examples, C) Making a slow argument, D) Ignoring the conclusion — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: A hasty generalization draws a broad conclusion from too few examples or insufficient evidence, failing to account for representative sampling.

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What is a "hasty generalization"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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