Spotlight Fallacy

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Contents 1 Synonyms 2 Explanation 3 Category 4 External Links 5 Examples in creationist arguments

Synonyms

• Spotlight

Explanation

You commit this fallacy if you draw a conclusion based on the sample of data that is widely circulated.

Category

• Unrepresentative Sample

External Links

• ESGS [1]
• Nizkor Project [2]

Examples in creationist arguments