The Primary Goal of Modern Taxonomists Is to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of modern taxonomists is to

• A) understand the phylogenetic relationships between organisms.
• B) determine what defines a species.
• C) establish unique identifiers for each species.
• D) have a complete inventory of all living things.
• E) There is no consensus among taxonomists regarding their primary goal.

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Definitions:

Experimental Study

A research methodology involving the manipulation of variables to determine their effect on a particular outcome or to test a hypothesis.

Masked Design

A research design in which participants do not know which treatment group they are in to prevent bias; also known as a blinded design.

Placebo

An inert or non-therapeutic substance given to a control group in clinical trials to assess the psychological impact of receiving a treatment.

Natural

Naturally occurring and not manufactured or created by human beings.