Question
What is an unsound argument based on false or illogical evidence?
Premise
Fallacy
Bias
Half truth
Premise
Fallacy
Bias
Half truth
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An unsound argument based on false or illogical evidence is best described as a **fallacy**. A fallacy refers to a flaw in reasoning or logic that undermines the argument's validity. It often involves using misleading or incorrect evidence to support a conclusion.
Here’s a quick overview of the other terms for clarity:
- **Premise**: A statement or proposition that forms the basis for an argument.
- **Bias**: A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect objectivity in reasoning or evidence evaluation.
- **Half-truth**: A statement that conveys only part of the truth, which can mislead by omission but doesn’t necessarily imply a logical flaw.
Thus, the correct answer is **fallacy**.
Here’s a quick overview of the other terms for clarity:
- **Premise**: A statement or proposition that forms the basis for an argument.
- **Bias**: A tendency to favor one side over another, which can affect objectivity in reasoning or evidence evaluation.
- **Half-truth**: A statement that conveys only part of the truth, which can mislead by omission but doesn’t necessarily imply a logical flaw.
Thus, the correct answer is **fallacy**.