The Study of the Causes and Ecological Consequences of Spatial

question 45

Short Answer

The study of the causes and ecological consequences of spatial patterns on the landscape is called ________.

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Definitions:

Association

A relationship or link between two or more variables, where changes in one variable correspond to changes in the other.

Life Expectancy

The average period that an individual is expected to live, based on statistical averages.

Infant Mortality

The number of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births in a given region or period.

Lurking Variable

A hidden variable that is not directly observed but may influence the relationship between the independent and dependent variables in a study.