Which Statement Best Describes Speciation

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes speciation? 

• A) The loss of a species as the result of background extinction. 
• B) The loss of a species as the result of a mass extinction event. 
• C) The formation of a new species through convergent evolution. 
• D) The formation of a new species by the process of natural selection.

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Definitions:

Null Hypothesis

A statement or premise in statistics that implies no significant effect or relationship between variables, serving as a default position until evidence suggests otherwise.

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, typically proposing a new effect, difference, or relationship.

P-Value

The likelihood of achieving outcomes in a test that are at least as significant as those observed, under the assumption that the null hypothesis holds true.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, used as a starting point for statistical testing.