Which One of the Following Is the BEST Example of the Ecological

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the BEST example of the ecological fallacy?

• A)Catherina studied the ecology of social interaction in her dorm, but focused only on individuals.
• B)Felisha studied Census tracts for her study on crime, but then wrote up her conclusions in terms of individuals.
• C)Sean did not actually study the same individuals in his longitudinal study of worker alienation, but called his study a panel study.
• D)Jack mistakenly called his unit of analysis organizations, but it was really social artifacts in his study of humor.
• E)Mary applied the reasons for why her cousin, Jane, failed her driving test to all persons who failed their driving tests.

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Definitions:

Utility Costs

Expenses associated with services such as electricity, water, gas, and sewage required for the operation of a home or business.

Lease Modification

Changes made to the terms of a lease agreement, often involving negotiations between the lessee and lessor.

Bound Agreement

A legally binding contract or arrangement between parties.

Illusory Promise

An agreement that lacks a true commitment from the promisor, making it unenforceable as a contract.