Spuriousness Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

Spuriousness is

• A)the dependent variable.
• B)the independent variable.
• C)the cause of both the independent and dependent variables.
• D)something that should be encouraged in all research.

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Definitions:

Species Diversity

The variety of different species that exist within a specific ecological community or ecosystem.

Environmental Stress

Physical, chemical, and biological constraints on the productivity and survival of organisms, often leading to adaptive responses.

Ecotones

Transitional areas between two biomes or ecosystems where different communities meet and integrate.

Continental Ecosystems

Large-scale ecosystems that encompass the diverse biological communities found within a continent's various habitats.