Question #6433676Single Choice

Geometry

Question

A biologist notices a pattern in the population growth of a species of rabbits. Each generation, the population appears to double. After observing the pattern over several generations, the biologist makes the conjecture:
"The population of rabbits doubles every generation."

What is the most appropriate next step for the biologist to confirm or disprove this conjecture?

Options

Count the population for the next several generations and compare with the predicted values.

Use mathematical induction to prove the conjecture.

Collect data on the population for only one more generation.

Assume the conjecture is true because the previous generations followed the pattern.

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