What Type of Logical Error in Making a Causal Statement

question 16

Multiple Choice

What type of logical error in making a causal statement is illustrated by the statement below? "Members of the Ku Klux Klan dislike black people because they are highly prejudiced against Blacks."

• A) tautology
• B) ecological fallacy
• C) reductionism
• D) teleology

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Definitions:

Non-Native Species

Species living outside their natural range, which have arrived there by human activity, either deliberate or accidental, and can sometimes become invasive.

Urban Sprawl

The spread of city buildings and suburbs into rural areas, often characterized by low-density residential and commercial development, increased reliance on vehicles, and loss of open space.

CITES

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora is a global agreement designed to guarantee that the international trading of wildlife species does not endanger their existence.