Open-Ended Questions Are Best for All of These EXCEPT

question 5

Multiple Choice

Open-ended questions are best for all of these EXCEPT

• A)gathering preliminary information.
• B)when samples are small.
• C)comparing groups and statistical analysis.
• D)when there are data that is difficult to get any other way.

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Definitions:

Environment

The surrounding conditions and factors that affect living organisms and ecosystems, including both natural and man-made elements.

Carbon

Carbon is a chemical element with symbol C and atomic number 6, essential to all known life forms and the basis of organic chemistry, forming a vast number of compounds including carbon dioxide and organic molecules.

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms with possible addition of other elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur; fundamental to all known life forms.

Decomposing Organisms

Organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, that break down dead or decaying organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.