Which of the Following Research Studies Would Be Susceptible to the Ecological

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following research studies would be susceptible to the ecological fallacy?

• A) Observing individuals interacting in a group to determine whether men or women initiate more topic transitions.
• B) Analyzing data from colleges on the percentage of minority students and the average amount of financial aid to determine if minority students are more likely than others to receive financial aid.
• C) Analyzing data from nations on type of government and rate of voluntary association membership to determine if membership rate is higher in democratic than nondemocratic societies.
• D) Interviewing adolescents to see if exposure to violence is related to dropping out of school.
• E) Interviewing respondents to see if the racial composition of a neighborhood affects their preferences about where to live.

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Definitions:

Affordable Child Care

refers to childcare services that are financially accessible to families, contributing to economic stability and allowing parents to work or pursue education.

Earnings

The amount of money that an individual or business receives in exchange for providing a service or through investing capital.

Political Participation

The involvement of citizens in the political process, ranging from voting in elections to engaging in political discussions or activism.

Daycare

A service that provides care and supervision for children while their parents are at work or engaged in other activities.