To Judge the Topical Relevance of References in a Literature

question 4

Multiple Choice

To judge the topical relevance of references in a literature search, the text recommends that readers

• A) first read the abstracts of journal articles.
• B) focus on the results or findings section of the research report.
• C) carefully read the introduction.
• D) pay closest attention to the conclusions section of the research report.

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Definitions:

Heritable Variation

Differences in genetic information that are passed from parents to offspring through reproduction, contributing to genetic diversity within a population.

Allopatric Speciation

Model that proposes that new species arise due to an interruption of gene flow between populations that are separated geographically.

Geographic Separation

The physical separation of populations by geographic barriers that lead to the formation of distinct species over time.

Reproductive Isolation

A set of mechanisms that prevent different species from mating or ensure that any offspring produced are sterile.