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Studies of Cougar Population Density
StudyMethodDensity range (cougars per 100 )
P. Ian Ross & Martin G. JalkotzyRadio telemetry2.00
Gregory A. Davidson et al.Camera trapping3.19
David M. Choate et al.Helicopter surveying4.65
Rahel Sollmann et al.Noninvasive genetic sampling1.84
The student claims that Gregory A. Davidson et al. reported a density range greater than that reported by studies that used other methods.
Which choice best describes data from the table that weaken the student’s claim?
A
Rahel Sollmann et al. reported a density range that was substantially smaller than that reported by David M. Choate et al.
B
Gregory A. Davidson et al. reported a maximum density of 5.50 individuals per 100 square kilometers, which differed from that reported by some studies that used other methods.
C
Gregory A. Davidson et al. reported a density range greater than that reported by some studies that used other methods.
D
David M. Choate et al. reported a density range of 4.65 individuals per 100 square kilometers despite the use of helicopter surveying.