Which Statement About Studies on the Importance of Competition in Nature

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement about studies on the importance of competition in nature is false?

• A) Nearly all studies find the occurrence of competition; competition is ubiquitous in nature.
• B) Many studies find the occurrence of competition; competition is common in nature.
• C) Analyses of the studies identified several possible sources of bias, including the failure of researchers to publish studies that show no significant results.
• D) Many studies were biased because they overly represented species that were suspected to show competition.

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