Probability of Survival Quick Check
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Question
What relationships exist among reasoning, evidence, and explanation?(1 point)
Responses
Reasoning is associated directly with explanation, but not evidence.
Reasoning is associated directly with explanation, but not evidence.
Evidence is associated directly with explanation, but not reasoning.
Evidence is associated directly with explanation, but not reasoning.
Evidence is used to connect the explanation and the reasoning.
Evidence is used to connect the explanation and the reasoning.
Reasoning is used to connect the evidence and the explanation.
Reasoning is used to connect the evidence and the explanation.
are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Reasoning is used to connect the evidence and the explanation.
more likely that some of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
is that correct?
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack.
If members of a population have a variety of traits, it is(1 point)
Responses
more likely that most of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
more likely that most of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
less likely that most of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
less likely that most of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
more likely that some of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
more likely that some of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
less likely that some of the members will have traits that let them survive and reproduce.
Yes, that is correct. Having a variety of traits in a population increases the likelihood that some members will have traits that are advantageous for survival and reproduction in their particular environment. This can lead to the passing down of these advantageous traits to future generations through natural selection.
Living things with traits that are a good fit to their environment (1 point)
Responses
are more common in many ecosystems.
are more common in many ecosystems.
are more likely to survive and reproduce.
are more likely to survive and reproduce.
are less likely to survive and reproduce.
are less likely to survive and reproduce.
are less common in many ecosystems.
Consider the following scenario:
A scientist is analyzing one bird population. There is a large amount of variation in size in the population. There are also predators that eat these birds. After collecting evidence on three types of birds (small, medium, and large), the scientist discovers that the large birds are less likely to be killed. The only major genetic difference is the size of the birds. The colors and behaviors of the large birds are the same as those of the small and medium birds.
Using reasoning skills, which is the most credible explanation for what is contributing to this higher rate of survival?
(1 point)
Responses
The large birds may be the smallest group in the population.
The large birds may be the smallest group in the population.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to attack.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to see.
The large birds may be the hardest for predators to see.
The large birds may be the largest group in the population.
The correct answer is: Reasoning is used to connect the evidence and the explanation.
To understand the relationships among reasoning, evidence, and explanation, it helps to break it down step by step:
1. Reasoning: Reasoning involves the mental processes we use to make logical connections, draw conclusions, and form judgments. It is the thinking, analyzing, and evaluating that we do based on the available information.
2. Evidence: Evidence refers to the facts, data, observations, or information that support or provide support for a claim or proposition. It is the information we gather or collect to support our reasoning and arguments.
3. Explanation: An explanation is a statement or account that clarifies, justifies, or provides a reason for a certain phenomenon or outcome. It helps to make sense of the evidence and reasoning by presenting a logical framework or narrative.
Now, considering these definitions:
- Reasoning is the cognitive process that connects the evidence and the explanation. It involves analyzing and evaluating the evidence to arrive at a logical, coherent explanation.
- Evidence is used to support and strengthen the explanation. The evidence provides the basis on which the reasoning is built and helps validate or confirm the explanation.
- Explanation relies on reasoning to connect the evidence and present a coherent, logical account. It helps to make the evidence understandable and meaningful.
Therefore, the correct relationship that exists among reasoning, evidence, and explanation is that reasoning is used to connect the evidence and the explanation.