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What is a gambler’s fallacy?(1 point)
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an argument that bases decisions on the false belief that random occurrences are somehow predictive of future outcomes
an argument that bases decisions on the false belief that random occurrences are somehow predictive of future outcomes

an argument that because things are alike in one way, they are alike in others.
an argument that because things are alike in one way, they are alike in others.

an argument that limits options to two opposite choices
an argument that limits options to two opposite choices

a conclusion that does not follow logically from its premise
a conclusion that does not follow logically from its premise
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Correct answer: "an argument that bases decisions on the false belief that random occurrences are somehow predictive of future outcomes."

Explanation: The gambler's fallacy is the mistaken belief that past random events affect the probability of future independent random events (e.g., thinking a coin is "due" to land heads after several tails).