Which of the Following Describes the Ecological Fallacy

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the ecological fallacy?

• A) the use of macro-level data to make incorrect statements about macro-level factors
• B) the use of macro-level data to make incorrect statements about individuals
• C) the use of individual-level data to make incorrect statements about individuals
• D) the use of individual-level data to make incorrect statements about macro-level factors

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Definitions:

Standard Deviations

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values, often used to quantify the spread of a probability distribution.

Observations

Observations refer to the act of watching or noticing something or the data collected during this process, usually as part of a study or experiment.

Crude Oil Prices

The cost per barrel of crude oil on the commodities market, which fluctuates due to various factors including supply and demand, geopolitical events, and market speculation.

Median Price

The middle value in a list of prices, where half the prices are higher and half are lower.