A Community and the Nonliving Factors with Which It Interacts

question 51

Multiple Choice

A community and the nonliving factors with which it interacts is called a(n)

• A)population.
• B)race.
• C)cline.
• D)environment.
• E)ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Control Group

The group in an experiment that is treated as much as possible like the experimental group except that it does not participate in the experimental manipulation.

Correlation Study

A research method used to determine the relationship between two or more variables without implying causation.

Ethical

Pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.

Experimental Situation

A controlled environment where variables are manipulated to test hypotheses and observe outcomes in research.