A Group of Subpopulations Has Independent Population Dynamics Over Space

question 38

Multiple Choice

A group of subpopulations has independent population dynamics over space. This is an example of

• A) habitat fragmentation.
• B) a metapopulation.
• C) the rescue effect.
• D) environmental stochasticity.

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Definitions:

Coefficient of Determination

A statistical measure, often denoted as R^2, that represents the proportion of the variance for a dependent variable that's explained by one or more independent variables in a regression model.

Slope

The rate of change in the dependent variable for a unit change in the independent variable in a linear relationship.

Regression Line

A line of best fit through a scatterplot of data points in regression analysis, showing the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Positive

A term often used in statistics to denote a value or outcome that is above zero or indicates the presence of a condition or characteristic.