In an Experiment,a Random Variable Is ________

question 27

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,a random variable is ________.

• A)a value picked from a set of values that all have an equal chance of occurring
• B)a variable chosen at random from a distribution list
• C)an outcome that has zero chances of occurring
• D)a numerical description of the outcome of an experiment

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Definitions:

Biotic Potential

The highest possible rate of reproduction for a living being when the environment is most favorable.

Environmental Resistance

The sum of environmental factors (like predation, disease, and competition) that limit the growth of populations within an ecosystem.

Mortality

The state of being subject to death or the incidence of death within a population.

Natality

The birth rate, or the number of births within a population over a certain period of time, often expressed per 1000 individuals.