The relationship between group size and percent woodland appears to be negative and nonlinear. Which of the following statements explains such a relationship?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of the negative and nonlinear relationship between deer group size and the percent of woodland, based on the scatterplot provided. We need to identify which statement best describes this relationship.
Answer
As the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases quickly at first and then more slowly.
The final answer is: As the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases quickly at first and then more slowly.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is: As the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases quickly at first and then more slowly.
More Information
This pattern suggests a nonlinear decrease where initial increases in woodland lead to a sharp decline in group size, possibly due to greater resource division or lower visibility, smoothing out as woodland area becomes more extensive.
Tips
Avoid assuming a constant rate of change in nonlinear relationships; always consider the nature of the curve described.
Sources
- Stats Test 3 | Quizlet - quizlet.com
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