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Ecological Fallacies

David Dyjack, DrPH, CIH

An ecological fallacy occurs when group data are used to draw conclusions about individuals. Ecological fallacies are abundant in our profession and Dr. Dyjack uses this month's column to shine a light on a few prominent ones.

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ECOLOGICAL FALLACIES (PDF)

Journal of Environmental Health
May 2019
Volume 81, Number 9
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