Data Nugget Terms Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does boldness describe?

Behavior that describes whether or not an individual takes risks.

What is an open water habitat?

The area of an aquatic ecosystem where the rooted plants do not reach the surface of the water.

What is a cover habitat?

Edge of the pond.

What does tradeoff mean?

An exchange- giving up one thing to get something else. Signup and view all the answers

What is standard deviation?

A computed measure of how much scores vary around the mean score. Signup and view all the answers

What is standard error?

The standard deviation of a sampling distribution. Signup and view all the answers

What is mutualism?

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit. Signup and view all the answers

What is coral bleaching?

A phenomenon in which algae inside corals die, causing the corals to turn white. Signup and view all the answers

Where is inshore located?

At sea but close to shore. Signup and view all the answers

Where is outshore located?

Further from the shore. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Ecological Terms

Boldness: Refers to an individual's propensity to take risks, impacting behavior in various contexts.
Open Water Habitat: An aquatic ecosystem area characterized by the absence of rooted plants reaching the water's surface, critical for various marine species.
Cover Habitat: Specifically denotes the edge of a pond, serving as a protective area for wildlife.

Statistical Terms

Tradeoff: A concept involving the exchange where gaining one benefit requires sacrificing another, essential in decision-making processes.
Standard Deviation: A statistical measure that quantifies how much individual scores deviate from the mean, indicating the variability within a data set.
Standard Error: Relates to the standard deviation but focuses on the accuracy of the sampling distribution, reflecting how well a sample estimates the population.

Biological Relationships

Mutualism: A symbiotic relationship between two species where both parties benefit, influencing ecosystem dynamics and species interactions.
Coral Bleaching: A critical environmental phenomenon where algae living within coral structures die, leading to the whitening of corals and impacting marine biodiversity.

Marine Geography

Inshore: Describes marine environments that are located at sea but in proximity to the shore, often rich in diverse ecosystems.
Outshore: Refers to areas that are situated further from the shore, playing a role in different ecological and oceanographic processes.

Description

Test your understanding of key terms related to aquatic ecosystems with these flashcards. Each card presents a word and its definition, helping you grasp concepts like boldness, tradeoffs, and aquatic habitats. Perfect for biology students looking to deepen their knowledge!