What Is the Fallacy of Composition

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the fallacy of composition?

• A) the idea that correlation need not imply causation
• B) the erroneous view that an economic activity can sometimes exceed the sum of its components
• C) the view that the aggregation of economic activity will necessarily lead to an outcome that is different from the outcome generated by each individual in the group
• D) the erroneous view that what is True for the individual will also be True for the group

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Definitions:

Polymorphism

The presence of two or more distinct forms (variations) of a gene or trait within a population.

Random Mating

A mating system in which all individuals in a population have an equal opportunity to mate with any other member of the opposite sex.

Gene Flow

The transfer of genetic material between different populations, leading to genetic diversity within a species.

Fertile Individuals

Persons or organisms that are capable of reproducing and contributing genetic material to the next generation.