While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
<ul> <li>Researchers studying urban bird populations used two methods.</li> <li>Group A conducted point counts, where observers recorded all birds seen or heard at fixed locations.</li> <li>Group B used acoustic recorders that ran continuously for one week per site.</li> <li>Point counts captured more visual identifications of large birds.</li> <li>Acoustic recorders captured more nocturnal and cryptic species.</li> </ul> The student wants to contrast the strengths of the two methodologies. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?Which choice most effectively makes the student's point?
- A
Both methods were used to study urban birds.
- B
Acoustic recorders ran for one week per site.
- C
Group A conducted point counts at fixed locations.
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Whereas point counts excelled at identifying large, visible birds, acoustic recorders excelled at capturing nocturnal and cryptic species.
Explanation
The goal is contrasting methodological strengths. Choice C juxtaposes what each method captures best. A is similarity, B and D describe one method.