In Studies of Seed Production, Why Is It Important to Assign

question 35

Multiple Choice

In studies of seed production, why is it important to assign plots of land to either the control group or treatment group at random?

• A) It increases the likelihood that the treatment group will show a difference from the control group.
• B) It decreases the likelihood that plots receiving a particular treatment share other characteristics that might influence seed production.
• C) It increases the likelihood that the study can be scaled up to a higher level.
• D) It decreases the likelihood that the results of the study will be challenged.

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Definitions:

Sensory Drive

The concept that the environment can shape sensory systems and communication signals, influencing the evolution of perception and behavior in organisms.

Sensory Exploitation

A theory explaining certain traits or behaviors evolve because they exploit the preexisting sensory biases of another organism.

Pseudopenis

A clitoris that is significantly enlarged to resemble a penis, found in certain species such as the spotted hyena.

Non-adaptive

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