Which of the Following Is an Example of Humans Using

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of humans using technology to increase the carrying capacity for humans on Earth?

• A)the development of fertilizers and pesticides to grow more crops per acre
• B)the development of vaccines to increase survival rate from disease
• C)the development of coal fired power plants that utilize large amounts of coal to produce energy
• D)the urbanization of rural areas changing farmland into cities
• E)the lowering of groundwater tables due to increased use of water for industrialization

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Definitions:

Face Validity

Superficial observation that a test appears to cover the correct content or domain. This is not an actual form of validity since the appearance of test items may or may not accurately reflect the domain.

Pilot Study

A small-scale preliminary study conducted to evaluate feasibility, time, cost, risk, and adverse events, used to improve the design of a future full-scale research project.

Cross-Cultural Fairness

In assessment or testing, the principle of ensuring that tools and practices are equitable and do not favor one cultural group over others.

Item Response Theory

A theory and method in psychometrics that models the relationship between individuals' abilities or latent traits and their item responses, considering the properties of the items themselves.