All Ecosystems

question 38

Multiple Choice

All ecosystems

• A) need a continuous outside energy source.
• B) consist of only living organisms.
• C) are entirely self-sufficient.
• D) stay exactly the same once mature.
• E) None of the answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember data in a manner that affirms someone's already held beliefs or assumptions.

Selection Bias

A statistical bias in which there is an error in choosing the individuals or groups to participate in a study, leading to results that are not representative of the broader population.

Intervention Bias

The tendency to intervene in situations where intervention may not be necessary or could lead to negative outcomes.

Open-Mindedness

The willingness to consider new ideas, points of view, and experiences without preconceived judgments.