Environmental Scientists Reported on a Study They Conducted on American

question 14

Multiple Choice

Environmental scientists reported on a study they conducted on American coots and their migration patterns. The scientists discuss the measurement errors in their conclusions. In doing so, they are

• A) expressing concern over whether their data are correct.
• B) stating that they do not know what their research means.
• C) quantifying the degree of error and variability present in the data.
• D) suggesting that others should not trust their conclusions.
• E) showing that science cannot be trusted and is unreliable.

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