Pat Notices That When Thunder Can Be Heard in the Distance,her

question 2

Multiple Choice

Pat notices that when thunder can be heard in the distance,her dog,Rudy,hides under her desk,and she believes that the thunder causes Rudy to hide.Her friend Gregg points out that there are other changes associated with thunder,including changes in barometric pressure.Gregg has pointed out a(n) ____.

• A)random variation
• B)control factor
• C)covariation bias
• D)third variable problem

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Definitions:

Domestication

The process by which humans modify the genetic traits of plants and animals to make them more useful and suited for human purposes, often leading to symbiotic relationships.

Irish Potato Famine

A period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration in Ireland between 1845 and 1849, caused by a potato disease that led to crop failure.

Population Drop

A significant decline in the number of individuals within a population, which can be caused by factors such as disease, famine, or conflict.

Genetic Modification

The process of altering the genetic material of an organism in a way that does not occur naturally, often to enhance desired traits or produce new characteristics.