The Proximity Index

question 8

Multiple Choice

The proximity index

• A) is the opposite of connectivity.
• B) measures the isolation of patches.
• C) is based on the variable S_k, the isolation of a patch.
• D) includes the variable n_k, the area of patch k.
• E) none of the above

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