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 ..
An informal fallacy is fallacious because of both its form and its content. The formal fallacies are fallacious only because of their logical form. For example, the Slippery Slope Fallacy has this form: Step 1 often leads to step 2. Step 2 often leads to step 3.