Discussion Post: Ecology & the Environment
o What type of survivorship curve do modern humans possess?
o Would you expect that there is a difference in the survivorship of men and women? Explain why, or why not?
o Why do humans exhibit this type of survivorship curve? What factors are involved?
o Why might obituaries be a poor source of data for determining a human survivorship curve?
o The data for this exercise was collected from the United States. Would you expect to see the same curve from data collected in a developing (i.e., under-developed) country? What might the differences be, if any?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.