What is part to whole?

A part-to-whole flaw assumes what is true of a part is true of the whole.

Each player is excellent, so the team must be excellent ignores chemistry, coaching, and fit.

The reverse error, whole-to-part, assumes what is true of the group is true of each member.

Related glossary entry: part to whole.

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