Which of the Following Was a Consequence of New England's

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of New England's population growth in the late seventeenth century?

• A) The death rate among children increased substantially as population outstripped the food supply.
• B) A significant number of New Englanders moved back to England.
• C) Overcrowded conditions increased the incidence of epidemic diseases.
• D) The scarcity of land caused some New Englanders to abandon agriculture and learn new skills so that they could support themselves in the rapidly developing towns.

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Definitions:

Data Collection

is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in a systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

Sequence Recording

involves documenting the order in which events or steps occur, often used in analyzing processes or behaviors.

Time Sample

A data collection method that involves observations at specific intervals over a designated period.

Interval Recording

A method of observational data collection that involves noting whether a specific behavior occurs during predefined intervals of time.