Which of the following best illustrates the fallacy of composition?
a. If I stand up at a baseball game I will be able to see the game better; if all fans stood up at a baseball game they would all be able to see the game better.
b. If I wore a jacket to a baseball game in October, I would be warmer; if all fans wore jackets they would all be warmer.
c. If I purchase fewer concessions at a baseball game, I will save money; if all fans purchase fewer concessions then all can save money.
d. If I yell more during a baseball game it will be louder if all fans yell more during the game it will be much louder.
a
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