Which of the Following Statements Describes an Example of Population

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes an example of population growth?

• A) The average weight of Americans has increased substantially in the past decade.
• B) Tropical fish have been found in waters more northerly than their usual habitat.
• C) The number of people in a town has increased by 25% in the past 5 years.
• D) The number of butterflies in a region has stayed the same from 1950 to 2010.
• E) All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Model Appropriate

Refers to the suitability of a statistical or mathematical model in accurately representing a real-world situation for analytical purposes.

Drop Height

The vertical distance through which an object is dropped or falls, often used in experiments to measure impact or velocity.

Bounce Height

The maximum height reached by an object after being dropped or thrown and rebounding off a surface.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that quantifies the dispersion or variability of a set of data points.