Which Population Is Likely to Be Increasing in Size?
A) $\lambda$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which population is likely to be increasing in size?

• A) A population with an r of -0.04
• B) A population with a \(\lambda\) of 1.3
• C) A population with a \(\lambda\) of 0.98
• D) A population with a \(\lambda\) of 0

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