A Sample That Is Not Representative of the Population from Which

question 39

Multiple Choice

A sample that is not representative of the population from which it is drawn is said to be:

• A) Compromised.
• B) Distorted.
• C) Biased.
• D) Contaminated.
• E) Unresponsive.

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Definitions:

Birds

Warm-blooded, egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, and the capability of flight in most species.

Socio-ecological Framework

A comprehensive approach that examines how social and ecological factors interact to influence patterns of behavior, distribution, and abundance of species.

Monogamy

A mating system where an individual has only one partner during a mating season or for a significant period of their life.

Resources

The natural or artificial materials, assets, and conditions available to individuals or populations for growth, survival, and reproduction.