Question

researchers observed the grouping behavior of deer in different regions. the following scatterplot shows data collected on the size of the group and the percent of the region that was woodland. the relationship between group size and percent woodland appears to be negative and nonlinear. which of the following statements explains such a relationship?

Explanation:

As the percent of woodland increases, the group size of deer decreases in a non - straight line pattern. This could be because in more wooded areas, there may be more cover for deer to hide individually or in smaller groups, reducing the need for large groupings for protection or resource acquisition.

Answer:

As the amount of woodland increases, deer may not need to group together in large numbers for safety or resources, leading to a decrease in group size in a non - linear fashion.