A Bird Bander Captured Seven Ovenbirds in Her Mist Net

question 50

Multiple Choice

A bird bander captured seven ovenbirds in her mist net and found that the average length (from the tip of the bill to the end of the tail) was 5.86 inches.

• A) Sample
• B) Population

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