What fallacy is committed in this statement? "Barbara went outside during the blizzard without her hat or gloves. No wonder she now has a cold."
A) faulty cause
B) hasty generalization
C) appeal to popularity
D) appeal to tradition
E) appeal to authority

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The statement commits the fallacy of faulty cause by assuming that Barbara's going outside without a hat or gloves is the direct cause of her getting a cold. While it may have contributed, there could be other factors at play.

What Fallacy Is Committed in This Statement? "Barbara Went Outside