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:

Impairment Loss

A reduction in the recoverable amount of a fixed asset or goodwill below its carrying amount, recognized as an expense.

Value in Use

The present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from an asset, indicating its utility to the owner.

Straight Line

A method of calculating depreciation and amortization that evenly spreads the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Sale Price

The amount of money for which a product, asset, or service is sold in the marketplace.