Texas Sharpshooter (Texas sharpshooter) Argumentation Category: Data/Logika Visual infographic and fallacy summary: Texas Sharpshooter Definition & Logical ConceptYou cherry-pick a cluster of data that supports your theory while ignoring the larger body of data that contradicts it. Practical Debate Example Speaker A: „This new energy drink is healthy.“ Speaker B (Fallacy): „Yes, the maker says fatigue dropped by 50% in one of the 10 test countries! (And they hide the nine countries where fatigue actually increased).“ How to Counter & DefendDemand the full context: 'Stats from one country are taken out of context. What are the results across all ten tested countries?' Common Synonyms & Alternative Terms texas sharpshooter • texas sharpshooter • logical fallacy • debate manipulation Psychological Mechanism: Why It Works Konfirmační zkreslení způsobuje, že lidé dychtivě vyhledávají střípky potvrzení a ignorují oceán protidůkazů. Common Debate Scenarios encountering texas sharpshooter in debatewhen someone says "Yes, the maker says fatigue dropped by 50% in one of the 10 ..." Easily Confused With Informal logical fallacy Related Fallacies in this Category: Hasty Generalization False Cause Burden of Proof Anecdotal Evidence ← Genetic Fallacy Back to 60 Logical Fallacies Catalog Appeal to Nature →
