Question

To create a simulation of photosynthesis in a forest of 50,000 maple trees, a scientist needs to determine the average number of leaves on an actual maple tree. Which of the following is the best course of action for establishing this parameter?. A.Determine the average number of leaves for 10 randomly selected maple trees. B.Choose a value at random to represent the average number of leaves on a tree. C.Count the number of leaves on a single tree and assume all trees are the same. D.Divide the total number of leaves on all the trees in a forest by 50,000.

Answer 1

We are asked to determine the average number of leaves of an actual maple tree in a forest consisting of 50,000 maple trees. To determine this number, the best option is A. determine the average number of leaves for 10 randomly selected maple trees. Random sampling is n effective way to determine the count of a certain sample which increases the reliability of the result.

Answer 2

A. Determine the average number of leaves for 10 randomly selected maple trees.

Explanation:

By randomizing and selecting 10 trees you can have a very close estimate on how many leaves there are per tree in the whole forest in a relatively little amount of time, this can help the scientists advance easier with their study rather than sending a team to count every single leaf in the forests and they dividing it by the number of trees.