Consider the Actual Values Y and Forecast Values F Given

question 26

Multiple Choice

Consider the actual values Y and forecast values F given in the table below. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Time Period } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { F } \\\hline 1 & 19.5 & 19.3 \\\hline 2 & 21.5 & 20.9 \\\hline 3 & 22.6 & 22.5 \\\hline\end{array}$$ Calculate the mean absolute deviation (MAD) of the forecasts.

• A) 1.42
• B) 0.90
• C) 0.30
• D) 0.37

Comprehend the complexity and diversity of parasite-host interactions and the classification of parasites.

Examine the influence of parasites on their hosts and the evolutionary pressures leading to specialization.

Analyze the role of herbivores in exerting selective pressures on plants and adaptations in response.

Understand the importance of biochemical diversity in plants as a result of coevolution with herbivores and parasites.

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