Question

data about a population of northern pike
point in time average body length (cm)
start 37.1
end 58.3
complete the following statements to construct the hypothesis that is best supported by the
data.
over this time period, pike with shorter body lengths were likely to survive
and reproduce than pike with longer body lengths. this means that having a shorter body
length was advantageous than having a longer body length.

Explanation:

The average body length of northern pike increased from 37.1 cm to 58.3 cm over the time period. This indicates that longer-bodied pike were more likely to survive and reproduce (since their trait became more common in the population). Thus, shorter-bodied pike were less likely to survive/reproduce, and shorter body length was less advantageous than longer body length.

Answer:

less; less