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.

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Definitions:

2-Bromopentan-1,3-Diol

An organic compound featuring a five-carbon chain with a bromine atom and two hydroxyl groups located at the first and third carbon atoms, respectively.

IUPAC Name

Naming chemical compounds systematically based on the guidelines set by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.

Soluble

The property of a substance to be dissolved in a solvent to form a homogeneous solution.

Butan-1-Ol

An alcohol with the chemical formula C4H9OH, represented by a four-carbon chain with the -OH group attached to the first carbon.