Classification

question 96

Essay

Classification.Answer the questions in reference to the seven terms listed below that are used by ecologists.
a.density-dependent factor
b.demographic transitional stage
c.type I survivorship
d.r-selected species
e.biotic potential
f.density-independent factor
g.logistic growth
-This describes a population that grows slowly at first then increases rapidly until it reaches carrying capacity.

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Definitions:

Unimodal

Describes a distribution or data set that has a single prominent peak or mode.

Skewed

Describes a distribution of values that is not symmetrical, with data tending to have a longer tail on one side.

Histogram

A graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, intending to show the frequency of data points within consecutive, non-overlapping intervals.

Coefficient Of Variation

A standardized measure of the dispersion of a probability distribution or frequency distribution, calculated as the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean.