Which of the Following Examples Would Most Accurately Measure the Dispersion

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would most accurately measure the dispersion of a population being studied?

• A) counting the number of times a one-kilometer transect is intersected by tracks of red squirrels after a snowfall
• B) measuring the distance between several burrows within a large prairie dog colony in a grassland
• C) measuring the average distance between individuals and their nearest neighbor, and then analyzing the variation and comparing those measurements at larger scales
• D) counting the number of zebras from airplane census observations

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Definitions:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal gland.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones and regulating body temperature.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

A division of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, counterbalancing the sympathetic nervous system.