Which of the Following Factors Could Cause the Largest Increase

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors could cause the largest increase in the effective population size of a species?

• A) an increased number of males
• B) an increase in the total population size
• C) an increase in the number of breeding males and females
• D) an increased number of females

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Definitions:

Observer Effect

The phenomenon where the act of observing or measuring a system affects the system itself.

Observer Effect

The observer effect refers to changes that the act of observation can make on a phenomenon being observed.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Volunteer Bias

The distortion of research results due to differences between those who choose to participate in studies and those who do not.