The Work of Peter Williamson on Freshwater Snails in Lake

question 22

Multiple Choice

The work of Peter Williamson on freshwater snails in Lake Turkana showed

• A)perfectly interconnected and gradual change in species due to the uniform environment over time.
• B)an abrupt radiation of species in all directions that can be used to support both gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
• C)thick deposits of unchanged snails and brief periods of rapid change,supporting gradual adaptive radiation.
• D)thick deposits of unchanged snails and brief periods of rapid change,supporting the evolutionary model of punctuated equilibrium.

Recognize different methods of data collection and their implications on research time and resource allocation.

Understand the role of participant behavior, such as social desirability and reactivity, in research outcomes.

Grasp the purpose and structure of focus groups within qualitative research.

Learn the various ways of presenting and interpreting qualitative data.

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