An Investigator Analyzes the Results of an Experiment and Determines

question 118

Multiple Choice

An investigator analyzes the results of an experiment and determines that p < .05. Why does the investigator want to know the value of p?

• A) to determine whether the results are statistically significant
• B) to determine whether participants were randomly assigned to the two groups
• C) to determine whether the results are replicable
• D) to determine whether to use the mean or the median

Conceptualize the environmental basis of genetic trait advantages, such as toxin tolerance in predators.

Understand the timing and causes of mass extinctions, including the role of human activities.

Recognize the diversity and evolutionary history of life on Earth, from microbial life to megafauna.

Identify factors contributing to species extinction and the conservation status of current species.

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Definitions:

Vegetative Cover

Plants and trees that cover the ground, reducing soil erosion and influencing the local climate.

Rainfall Intensity

The rate at which rain falls over a given area, measured in millimeters per hour or inches per hour.

Municipal Water

Water that is treated and supplied by a municipal corporation for public use in cities and towns.

Spring Water

Water that flows naturally to the surface from a subsurface aquifer.