The glossary contains definitions of terms most frequently encountered in the collection and. reporting of Summary Reporting System data. Generally, definitions are derived from Florida. Statutes and/or Florida Rules of Court.
1 A logical fallacy is a false statement that weakens an argument by distorting an issue, drawing false conclusions, misusing evidence, or misusing language 2  .. (Dave Kemper et al., Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing.
Because examples of false dilemma, inconsistent premises, and begging the question are valid arguments in this sense, this definition misses some standard fallacies. Other researchers say a fallacy is a mistake in an argument that arises from something other than merely false premises.