Which of the Following Is Not a Hypothesis That Was

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a hypothesis that was proposed to explain population dynamics of lynx and snowshoe hares?

• A) Overpopulation of hares leads to reduced food quantity and quality.
• B) Lynx populations grow in response to increasing hare availability, and then eventually reduce hare populations.
• C) Variation in intensity of solar radiation affects hares and their food supply, and lynx populations respond to changes in hare abundance.
• D) Variation in the severity of winters drives changes in hare populations, which in turn influences lynx abundance.
• E) Overpopulation of hares leads to high levels of stress, causing the population to decline.

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Definitions:

Snowball Sampling

A non-probability sampling technique where existing study subjects recruit future subjects from among their acquaintances, thus the sample group appears to grow like a rolling snowball.

Random Assignment

Participants are equally likely to experience the experimental or control condition.

Convenience Sampling

a non-probabilistic sampling technique where subjects are selected because of their convenient accessibility and proximity to the researcher.

Shared Environment

The aspects of an environment that individuals living together share, which can influence their development.