Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ecological

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ecological fallacy?

• A)Brenda assumes that the black student in her calculus class listens to rap music.
• B)Brenda assumes that the black student in her calculus class is not very intelligent.
• C)Brenda assumes that everyone in her calculus class comes from the same cultural background as she does.
• D)Brenda assumes that everyone in her calculus class was born in the same country that she was.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Gain-Equity

The increase in the value of investments that a company holds in other companies' stocks, which have not been sold and thus the gain has not been realized.

Debt Securities

Financial instruments representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental, which include terms related to the amount, interest rate, and maturity date.

Maturity Value

The amount payable to the holder of a financial instrument at its maturity date, often the principal plus any final interest payment.

Owner Relationship

The legal and operational connections and responsibilities between the owner(s) and their business entity.