A Human Population That Is Shrinking Would Be Characterized by A(n)

question 12

Multiple Choice

A human population that is shrinking would be characterized by a(n) :

• A) large proportion of prereproductive individuals.
• B) small proportion of prereproductive individuals.
• C) large proportion of reproductive individuals.
• D) equal number of individuals of all age groups.
• E) small proportion of postreproductive individuals.

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Definitions:

Normality

A statistical condition where data is symmetrically distributed around the mean, following a bell-shaped curve known as the normal distribution.

Null Hypothesis

The default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or relationship between specified populations, any observed difference being due to sampling or experimental error.

Directional Alternative

A hypothesis that outlines the anticipated direction in the variation or association among variables.

T-statistic

A T-statistic is used in statistical testing to determine the significance of the difference between the means of two groups relative to the spread or variability of their scores.