Which One of the Following Is Not a Step in Computing

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is not a step in computing a matrix of cofactors?

• A)selecting an element in the original matrix
• B)calculating the value of the determinant of the cofactor
• C)returning to step 1 and continue until all elements in the original matrix have been replaced by their cofactor values
• D)interchanging the rows with the columns

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Definitions:

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a defined area at a given time, important in understanding ecology and evolutionary biology.

Increase Or Decrease

Terms that indicate a change in magnitude, quantity, or degree, either going up (increase) or going down (decrease).

Dispersal Patterns

The way in which organisms move or spread from their point of origin to other areas, affecting population dynamics and ecosystem structure.

Clumped Dispersion

The spatial distribution pattern of a population in which individuals are more concentrated in specific parts of the habitat. Also called aggregated distribution and patchiness. Compare with random dispersion and uniform dispersion.