The Multiplicative Growth Rate (λ)

question 16

Multiple Choice

The multiplicative growth rate (λ)

• A) is the numerical factor by which the population increases in each time period.
• B) applies only to populations with overlapping generations.
• C) is the same as the value of R₀.
• D) is independent of time.
• E) none of the above

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