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question 58

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
There are two species of microbes,A and B,which can be grown together or separately.If G_A is the per capita growth rate of species A,G_B is the per capita growth rate of species B,D_A is the density of species A,and D_B is the density of species B,the per capita growth rates for each are:
G_A = 0.14 - 0.006 D_A - 0.04 D_B
G_B = 0.05 - 0.008 D_B + 0.009 D_A
-If the density of A is 10 and the density of B is 6,the growth rate(s) of

• A) A and B are both positive.
• B) A is positive and of B is zero.
• C) A is positive and of B is negative.
• D) A is negative and of B is positive.
• E) A and B are both negative.

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Definitions:

Participant Bias

The influence that subjects in an experiment might have on the outcome due to their awareness of being observed or expectations about the experiment.

Random Sample

A sample that gives every member of the population an equal chance of being selected.

Population

The total number of inhabitants constituting a particular race, class, species, or area.

Sample

A subset of individuals from a larger population, selected to represent that population in a study or experiment.