Consider a Hypothetical Study in Which Ecologists Looked at the Sex

question 30

Multiple Choice

Consider a hypothetical study in which ecologists looked at the sex ratios of clutches of frog eggs. In their sample, there were more clutches with a majority of males compared to those with a majority of females. The P-value of their test was 0.08. What is their best conclusion based on the evidence provided?

• A) The frequencies of male and female majority clutches seem to differ in the population.
• B) The frequencies of male and female majority clutches don't seem to differ in the population.
• C) There are more female majority clutches than male majority clutches in the population.
• D) There are more male majority clutches than female majority clutches in the population.

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