What Is the Defining Characteristic of a Simple Random Sample

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Essay

What is the defining characteristic of a simple random sample?

Understand the role of disruptive selection in sympatric speciation.

Illustrate how polyploidy can lead to immediate reproductive isolation and speciation.

Analyze the ecological factors contributing to sympatric and allopatric speciation.

Explain concepts of prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive isolation mechanisms.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is intentionally manipulated by the researcher to explore its effect on a dependent variable.

Manipulation

The skillful or devious exertion of influence over someone for personal gain or to serve one's purposes.

Experimental Technique

It is a method or procedure used in scientific research to test hypotheses by systematically varying parameters and observing the outcomes.

Positively Correlated

A relationship between two variables where the values of one variable increase as the values of the second variable increase.