Random Factors Play No Role in Metapopulations

question 22

True/False

Random factors play no role in metapopulations.

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Definitions:

External Validity

The extent to which study findings can be generalized to settings and groups beyond the study conditions.

Meta-Analyses

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to arrive at a comprehensive conclusion.

Conceptual Replications

Attempts to confirm previous research findings using different methods or procedures to test the same underlying hypotheses.

Exact Replications

The attempt to precisely recreate the conditions and methodology of a study to verify its findings, with no alterations.