The Ecological Fallacy Refers to the Danger of Making Assertions

question 12

Multiple Choice

The ecological fallacy refers to the danger of making assertions about individuals as the unit of analysis based on the _____ or other aggregations.

• A) examination of individuals
• B) examination of groups
• C) examination of special population groups
• D) examination of communities

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, typically characterized by a reduction in average costs with increased production.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest scale of production a firm can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale in terms of costs per unit.

Output

The quantity of goods or services produced by a firm, sector, or economy within a certain period.

Overhead Costs

Expenses not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.