The statement "People are poor because they have little money" is an example of what error in explanation?
A)Spuriousness
B)Reductionism
C)Tautology
D)Ecological fallacy
E)Teleology

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The statement "People are poor because they have little money" is an example of tautology, which means stating the same thing twice in different words. In this case, "people are poor" is essentially the same as "they have little money." It doesn't explain the underlying causes or factors that lead to poverty.

The Statement "People Are Poor Because They Have Little Money