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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