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

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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.

The Value of R Is Measured When the Population Is