In a Metapopulation,the Probability of Recolonization in a Local Population

question 8

Multiple Choice

In a metapopulation,the probability of recolonization in a local population increases with

• A)increasing patch size and increasing isolation.
• B)increasing patch size and decreasing isolation.
• C)decreasing patch size and increasing isolation.
• D)decreasing patch size and decreasing isolation.

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Definitions:

Degrees of Freedom

The number of values in a statistical calculation that are free to vary, often linked to the size of the data set.

P-Value

The probability that the observed data would occur if the null hypothesis were true, used as a measure to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Test Statistic

A numerical figure derived from sample data for the purpose of testing a hypothesis within the field of statistics.

Randomized Block

A design in experiments where the experimental subjects are first divided into blocks based on external factors that might influence the results, and then randomly assign treatments within each block to minimize variability.