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:

Series Connection

An electrical circuit configuration in which components are linked in a sequential manner, so the same current flows through each component without branching.

Frequency Source

An electronic component or circuit that generates a specific frequency or range of frequencies, often used in telecommunications and signal processing.

Capacitive Reactance

The measure of a capacitor's opposition to changes in voltage, affecting AC flow without dissipating energy, inversely proportional to the frequency.

Series Connection

A type of circuit configuration where components are connected end-to-end, and the current flows through one component to get to the next.