Which of the following terms designates an error made when assumptions about individuals are made based on aggregate data?
A)Spuriousness
B)Reductionism
C)Tautology
D)Ecological fallacy
E)Teleology

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The ecological fallacy occurs when assumptions about individuals are made based on aggregate or group-level data. This fallacy arises because group-level data may not accurately reflect individual-level data, leading to wrong conclusions about individuals. The other options do not relate to this specific error.

Which of the Following Terms Designates an Error Made When