The "Ecological Fallacy" Would Be Best Defined As

question 15

Multiple Choice

The "ecological fallacy" would be best defined as:

• A)the use of artifacts in human service research.
• B)the use of a cross sectional research design when longitudinal research is called for.
• C)inferring something about individuals based on data collected about groups.
• D)collecting data from people in their natural setting (their "ecology")rather than in a more neutral setting.

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Definitions:

Resource Limitations

The constraints on the availability of resources including time, money, and materials, that can affect the achievement of goals.

Interorganizational Agreements

Formalized partnerships or agreements between two or more organizations to collaborate on specific projects or goals.

Status Quo

The existing state or condition of affairs, often used to describe a situation that remains unchanged.

Interorganizational Agreement

A formal arrangement between two or more organizations to collaborate on specific projects or share resources.