Definitions by the fallacy
cum hoc ergo propter hoc
Latin for "with this, therefore because of this"
Basically says, just because A = B , and B = C, A ≠ C.
Basically says, just because A = B , and B = C, A ≠ C.
Example of cum hoc ergo propter hoc:
If Chad likes Megan, and Megan likes Barbie Dolls, that does not mean that Chad likes Barbie Dolls.
If Chad likes Megan, and Megan likes Barbie Dolls, that does not mean that Chad likes Barbie Dolls.
cum hoc ergo propter hoc by the fallacy October 15, 2011