Question

the relationship between group size and percent woodland appears to be negative and nonlinear. which of the following statements explains such a relationship? a as the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases at a fairly constant rate. b as the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group increases at a fairly constant rate. c as the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases quickly at first and then more slowly. d as the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group increases quickly at first and then more slowly. e as the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group remains fairly constant.

Explanation:

A negative relationship means as one variable (percent of woodland) increases, the other (group - size of deer) decreases. A nonlinear relationship implies that the rate of change is not constant. Option C describes a decrease that is not at a constant rate (quickly at first and then more slowly), which fits the description of a negative and nonlinear relationship.

Answer:

C. As the percent of woodland increases, the number of deer observed in a group decreases quickly at first and then more slowly.