Consider the Following Observation: Male Song Sparrows Sing More at Dawn

question 16

Multiple Choice

Consider the following observation: Male song sparrows sing more at dawn than during any other time the day.
With regard to this observation, the statement "What is the evolved function of the pattern of song production by the song sparrow?" is an example of

• A) a causal question.
• B) a prediction.
• C) test evidence.
• D) a hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Distribution System

A distribution system is the network through which a company delivers its products or services to the end consumers.

Law of Small Numbers

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to draw broad conclusions from small data sets or a limited number of observations.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event by comparing it to an existing prototype that comes to mind, often leading to errors in decision making.

Availability Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate the importance of information readily available to them.