Davis and Frank Are Environmental Scientists Discussing the Factors That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Davis and Frank are environmental scientists discussing the factors that have led to the environmental problems faced by the world today.They are most likely to agree with the fact that ________.

• A)chlorofluorocarbons in aerosol cans and refrigeration units contribute to ozone depletion
• B)gases released into the earth's atmosphere by burning fossil fuels cause temperatures to dip
• C)crude oil is the longest-lasting nonrenewable energy source
• D)desertification leads to a decline in oxygen levels in water bodies

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Definitions:

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical methods that summarize and describe the features of a dataset through metrics such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation, without drawing conclusions about the population from which the sample was drawn.

Inferential Statistics

Statistical methods that allow researchers to make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample.

Large Sample Sizes

The use of a substantial number of participants or observations in research to increase the validity and reliability of the findings.

Inferential Statistics

It is the branch of statistics that deals with drawing conclusions and making predictions about a population based on a sample.