A Study Finds a Positive Correlation Between the Number of Spots

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Multiple Choice

A study finds a positive correlation between the number of spots on the tail of male peacocks and their mating success.What would be the best followup experiment?

• A)Count the number of spots on female tails and measure mating success.
• B)Remove spots or add artificial spots to male tails and determine female responses.
• C)Measure the sperm count of males and compare to spot count.
• D)Inject testosterone and observe changes in spot count. Clarify question:

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