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Statistical syllogism

A statistical syllogism proceeds from a generalization about a group to a conclusion about an individual.

For example:

This is a statistical syllogism. Even though one cannot be sure Bob will attend university, the exact probability of this outcome is fully assured (given no further information). Two dicto simpliciter fallacies can occur in statistical syllogisms: " accident " and " converse accident ".