In Many Areas of the U

question 4

Multiple Choice

In many areas of the U.S., honey bee populations have been devastated in recent years, and the cause is not yet well-understood. The general opinion amongst the beekeepers in a particular region is that the problem is intensifying, and a researcher sets out to settle this question by surveying the health of a large number of randomly-selected hives. Which of the following best describes this study?

• A)hypothesis test with sample data
• B)estimation study with sample data
• C)hypothesis test with experimental data
• D)estimation study with experimental data
• E)All of these are good descriptions.

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