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The study measured the percentage of the carcass consumed by wolves by observing 240 wolf-killed elk carcasses and estimating active consumption rates (ACR). Observations were of only 3-6 wolf packs throughout the study and wolf pack size, distance to the road and snow amount were recorded during each observation. Which of the following, therefore, is the most appropriate classification for this experiment as just described? [hint: check Gillen for definitions]

How do the authors extend previous work in the research area and do they attempt to develop new theories or just extend existing theory? What type of studies might end up citing this paper? Does this paper have any findings that might be important for government and conservation agencies trying to prevent the loss of species as a result of human activities (e.g. overharvesting, habitat destruction, climate change)? [Remember to click the html button (bottom left) to correctly format your answer]

Choose a result. Which result did you choose? How is central tendency presented in this case? For this result, what population is the study interested in examining [note this is a statistical population, not necessarily a biological population]? Does the study sample only part of the population? Is the sample representative of the entire population? How well do the measurements of the sample estimate the properties of the population? If possible, use standard errors or another statistical measure to support your answer. [hint: check Gillen for definition and examples of statistical populations] [Remember to click the html button (bottom left) to correctly format your answer]

Which of the following is NOT a variable studied in this research?

What are the alternative hypotheses stated by the authors (these may be in a different section of the paper)? For each, provide a suitable null hypothesis in each case? Which results do the authors consider to be most important? Describe these and also state why you thought that these were the ones the authors believed to be most important? [Remember to click the html button (bottom left) to correctly format your answer]

Match the following alternative hypotheses to the Figure or Table that illustrates the outcome of the study to test it. [you may select the same Figure or Table once, more than once, or not at all]

Which of the following binds to the promoter region of a gene?

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Which organism is commonly called the Barber-Pole Worm and can lead to serious anemia in small ruminants?

Due to osteoarthritis some geriatric dogs require treatment with NSAID. NSAID stands for