The Value of R is Measured When the Population Is

Question

The value of r is measured when the population is small because
A) it is easiest to measure at that time.
B) the generations are not yet overlapping.
C) the values of b and d change with the value of N.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The values of birth rate (b) and death rate (d) can change with the population size (N), so measuring r when the population is small provides a more accurate and consistent measure.