Data from a study of different states in the country reveals that states with a higher average income tend to have higher rates of charitable donations. A researcher concludes that wealthy individuals are more charitable than lower-income individuals. This is an example of ___________. Data from a study of different states in the country reveals that states with a higher average income tend to have higher rates of charitable donations. A researcher concludes that wealthy individuals are more charitable than lower-income individuals. This is an example of ___________. An ecological fallacy Using the wrong time dimension Reductionism An internal validity threat