A problem in which group rates are used in order to describe individual behavior is referred to as ______.
A) dualistic fallacy
B) ecological fallacy
C) strain
D) anomie

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The ecological fallacy occurs when one makes inferences about individual behavior based on aggregate data for a group. This fallacy involves incorrectly applying group-level characteristics or data to individuals within that group.

A Problem in Which Group Rates Are Used in Order