Question

It is a mistake to assume relationships found at the neighborhood level mean those factors explain individual behavior. To do so is to commit a(n)

a) Ecological fallacy
b) Societal bias
c) Micro-level assumption
d) Individualistic error

Answer 1

The correct answer is a) Ecological fallacy. The ecological fallacy refers to the mistake of assuming that relationships found at the neighborhood level can explain individual behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) Ecological fallacy.

The ecological fallacy refers to the mistake of assuming that relationships found at the neighborhood level can explain individual behavior. It occurs when generalizations are made about individuals based on data collected at a broader ecological level.

For example, if a study finds that neighborhoods with higher crime rates tend to have lower income levels, it would be a mistake to assume that all individuals living in those neighborhoods engage in criminal behavior or have low incomes.