Which of the Following Observations Makes Current Population Growth Rates

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations makes current population growth rates more disturbing?

• A) The developed world has much higher growth rates than the developing world.
• B) Rapid rates of population growth lead to increased demand for natural resources.
• C) Population growth globally has stopped, which raises concerns about finding future workers.
• D) Globally, females now far exceed males.
• E) The United Nations has placed limits on the allowable population growth of developing countries.

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Definitions:

Variability

The degree to which data points in a statistical distribution or data set diverge from the average or mean value.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in statistical inference that proposes there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the basis for testing.

Expected Value

The predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can be assigned to a statistical distribution, often affecting the outcome of statistical tests.