If Data Are Not Reliable or Not Valid,the Results of Any

question 25

Multiple Choice

If data are not reliable or not valid,the results of any test or hypothesis ______.

• A)must be true
• B)are inconclusive
• C)are valid in only certain situations
• D)must be interpreted

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Definitions:

Fast-Moving Water

Aquatic environments characterized by high flow rates, often supporting distinct flora and fauna adapted to these conditions.

Rotting Log

A decaying log that provides habitat and nutrition for a diversity of organisms, playing a key role in nutrient cycling in forests.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites, involved in processes such as fermentation, decomposition, and nitrogen fixation.

Community

A community in ecology is defined as a group of interacting species living in the same area, which can vary in size and complexity.