Watching students coming out of a sociology class,Peng noted that about 15 of the students walked out looking dejected.He did not count the students who appeared relieved or happy.Peng has committed what kind of error?
A) overgeneralization.
B) selective observation.
C) inaccurate observation.
D) illogical reasoning
E) misuse of authority

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Peng has committed the error of selective observation because he only focused on a certain group of students (those who looked dejected) and disregarded the rest of the class. This can result in a biased or incomplete conclusion about the overall mood or experience of the students in the sociology class.

Watching Students Coming Out of a Sociology Class,Peng Noted That