Using Table 5

question 21

Multiple Choice

Using Table 5.2,what is one potential explanation as to why mx (proportion of female young produced per surviving individual in each class) decreases from age class 8 to 15?

• A) There is more competition in females from age 8 to 15 because the total number of females increases exponentially in this age range.
• B) The proportion of original cohort surviving during this range.
• C) The number of surviving individuals is so low during this range.
• D) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Variances Are Equal

An assumption in certain statistical tests that the variability in groups or conditions being compared is roughly the same.

Group Difference

The observed variance or deviation between two or more groups in a study, measured in terms of the dependent variable.