The "ecological fallacy" would be best defined as:
A)the use of artifacts in human service research.
B)the use of a cross sectional research design when longitudinal research is called for.
C)inferring something about individuals based on data collected about groups.
D)collecting data from people in their natural setting (their "ecology")rather than in a more neutral setting.

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The ecological fallacy occurs when one makes inferences about individuals based on aggregate data collected for groups. This can lead to incorrect conclusions because the characteristics of groups do not necessarily apply to individuals within those groups.

The "Ecological Fallacy" Would Be Best Defined As