An error in explanation in which empirical data about associations found among small-scale units are greatly over-generalized and treated as evidence for statements about relationships among much larger units is called a (an) _____________

a. spurious relationship
b. reductionism
c. tautology
d. teleology
e. ecological fallacy


B

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?

What will be an ideal response?

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