Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Social interactions include tangible products such as opinion pieces in newspapers, books, movies, commercials, or social media posts.
2. The units of analysis do not necessarily have to be the same thing as the units of observation.
3. The individualist fallacy is an error in reasoning that occurs when a researcher applies conclusions related to a group or organization to an individual.
4. The reductionist fallacy involves ascribing to the group the characteristics of an individual
5. Logical errors can be prevented when researchers understand units of analysis.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

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a. solved the problem of crime in most communities b. a chronic problem of locating and hiring qualified personnel c. been given the responsibility for addressing population decreases d. solved the problem of corruption and brutality by officers

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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