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chapter 2. methods
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2.1. define key terms essential to ecological research and methods.
page 53-54
in a certain forest, dying trees are consistently found to be infected with beetles. identify the hypotheses that could explain this correlation.
could explain correlation
a fungus causes the trees to die and also lures beetles.
dying trees are more prone to beetle infestation.
dying trees and invading beetles both attract other wildlife, such as small birds.
beetle infestation is causing the trees to die.
could not explain correlation

Explanation:

Answer:

Could Explain Correlation:

• A fungus causes the trees to die and also lures beetles.
• Dying trees are more prone to beetle infestation.
• Beetle infestation is causing the trees to die.

Could Not Explain Correlation:

• Dying trees and invading beetles both attract other wildlife, such as small birds.