Stating That Two Events Are Statistically Independent Means That the Probability

question 61

True/False

Stating that two events are statistically independent means that the probability of one event occurring is independent of the probability of the other event having occurred.

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Definitions:

Character Displacement

An evolutionary phenomenon where species that compete for similar resources evolve differences, reducing competition.

Interference Competition

A form of competition where organisms directly interact with each other to access resources, often by physically preventing their rivals from exploiting those resources.

Coevolution

The joint evolution of two closely interacting species; macroevolutionary pattern in which each species is a selective agent for traits of the other.

Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis

Species richness is greatest in communities in which disturbances are moderate in their magnitude and frequency.