The Scientist Wishes to Summarize the Data in a Way

question 49

Multiple Choice

The scientist wishes to summarize the data in a way that can be compared to other studies on biological magnification of heavy metals in insect-eating birds that live in other forest fragments.What is the best way for the scientist to summarize the data for comparative purposes?

• A)Calculate the mean concentration of heavy metals measured in the birds that were found in a fragment.
• B)Calculate the mean concentration of heavy metals measured in the birds that were found in a fragment,and divide by the size of the fragment.
• C)Calculate the sum total concentrations of heavy metals across all the birds found in a fragment.
• D)Calculate the sum total concentrations of heavy metals across all the birds found in a fragment,and divide by the size of the fragment.