A Researcher Surveys the Number of Salamanders in a Population

question 22

Multiple Choice

A researcher surveys the number of salamanders in a population in Michigan each year. Over a 10-year period, the number of individuals that she counts in the population varies. Which of the following might explain the variation in this count from year to year?

• A) annual weather conditions
• B) competition
• C) species diversity
• D) annual weather conditions and competition

Identify different types of psychological research methods and their purposes.

Understand the rationale and ethical considerations behind using animals in psychological research.

Recognize the role of negative correlations in psychological research and its implications.

Appreciate the necessity of controlling variables in experimental research to derive valid conclusions.

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