Conclusions drawn about individuals based on family-level data,such as income,may or may not be correct due to the possibility of an error known as a/an ______.
A)ecological fallacy
B)reductionist fallacy
C)event-based fallacy
D)selective observer fallacy

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The ecological fallacy occurs when conclusions are drawn about individuals based on group-level data, such as neighborhood or census data. In the given scenario, drawing conclusions about individuals based on family-level data (income) is also a type of ecological fallacy. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Reductionist fallacy involves simplifying complex phenomena by reducing them to individual components. Event-based fallacy occurs when a single event is used to make broad generalizations. Selective observer fallacy occurs when observations are biased due to the observer's personal beliefs or values. These options are not relevant to the given scenario.

Conclusions Drawn About Individuals Based on Family-Level Data,such as Income,may