What is a statistical Syllogism and how does the Fallacy arise?

What is a statistical Syllogism and how does the Fallacy arise?

A statistical syllogism starts with premises of broad scope since one of its premises is a statistical generalisation about a population as a whole. (see sheet) It then draws a conclusion of narrow scope about a particular object being part of the target class mentioned in the statistical generalisation. (see sheet) These generalisations are assumptions that are usually true but not always true. Very often these are expressed using the word "most," as in "most MLC girls go to the canteen." Or, sometimes the word "generally" is used, as in "Cats generally eat Snappy Tom " Or, sometimes no specific word is used at...