fallacy of irrelevant conclusion

The fallacy of irrelevant conclusion, also known as non sequitur (Latin for "it does not follow"), occurs in logic when the conclusion of an argument does not logically follow from its premises. This means that even if the premises are true, they do not provide sufficient grounds to support the conclusion.12

There are various types of fallacies, including material, verbal, and formal fallacies. The fallacy of irrelevant conclusion falls under material fallacies and specifically includes fallacies of relevance. Examples include arguments that attack the person (ad hominem) rather than the issue, or appeals to emotion or popular opinion instead of logic. The core issue is a lack of connection between the evidence presented and the claim being made.213