Populations Flashcards
1
Q
define population
A
group with the same characteristics in the same area and time
2
Q
define community
A
multiple groups in the same area and time
3
Q
define ecosystem
A
community of organisms (biotic/living factors) and their physical environment (abiotic/nonliving factors) in the same area and time that are linked through nutrient cycles and energy flows
4
Q
define target population
A
population we are drawing conclusions about
5
Q
define study population
A
accessible subset of target population
6
Q
define study sample
A
selected from the study population
