Ecological Fallacy Refers to the Dangers of Making Assertions About

question 31

True/False

Ecological fallacy refers to the dangers of making assertions about large groups as the units of analysis based upon examination of individuals.

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Definitions:

Varied Conditions

Different settings or environments in which experimental or observational studies are conducted to ensure the generality of the findings.

Distributed Practice

A learning strategy that involves spreading out study sessions over time rather than massing them together.

Mnemonic Device

a learning technique that aids information retention or retrieval by making associations with memorable constructs.

Implicit Memory

A form of enduring memory that allows individuals to carry out activities without being consciously aware of past encounters.