The Probability of Core Population Extinction Is Less Than That

question 34

True/False

The probability of core population extinction is less than that of satellite populations in a metapopulation.

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Definitions:

Directional Research Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts not only that a relationship exists between variables but also the direction of that relationship.

Sampling Error

The discrepancy between a sample statistic and the corresponding population parameter that arises due to chance.

Null Hypothesis

A statement suggesting no statistical significance or effect, used as a default position that there is no relationship between two measured phenomena.