This Experiment Is Best Described as A(n)

question 22

Multiple Choice

This experiment is best described as a(n) :

• A) randomized survey.
• B) completely randomized design.
• C) factorial treatment design carried out in a completely randomized experimental design.
• D) observational study.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Causes

Explanations concerning the evolutionary significance or genetic basis of a biological trait or behavior.

Learned Behavior

Behavior that an organism acquires or modifies as a result of experiences or interactions with the environment.

Direct Fitness

An individual's reproductive success, measured by the number of viable offspring it produces. Compare with inclusive fitness.

Proximate Behavior

Immediate, mechanistic explanations for biological functions, focusing on the how and why a behavior happens in the context of environmental stimuli.