Elijah made observations about causes of crime based on what his beliefs were. Based on the terms used in your textbook, what type of error in reasoning did Elijah exhibit ?
A) selective observation
B) inaccurate observation
C) illogical reasoning
D) uncritical agreement with authorities

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Selective observation involves focusing on observations that confirm our beliefs and ignoring those that do not, which seems to be what Elijah did based on the description.

Elijah Made Observations About Causes of Crime Based on What