Two Studies Are Conducted of the Relationship Between SAT Scores

Two studies are conducted of the relationship between SAT scores and subsequent earnings. In Study A, students are the units of analysis and it is found that college students who had higher SAT scores have higher earnings in subsequent jobs. Write a statement about this finding that would be reductionist. Explain why the statement is reductionist. In Study B, colleges are the units of analysis and it is found that colleges in which the average student SAT score was higher also have, on average, higher earnings among their graduates. Write a statement about this finding that exemplifies an ecological fallacy. Explain what makes this statement an ecological fallacy.