Question

identify each pattern of dispersion represented below.

Explanation:

First Pattern (Top Grid)

Step1: Analyze spacing and arrangement

The dots are arranged in a regular grid with equal spacing between each dot both horizontally and vertically. This is characteristic of a uniform (or regular) dispersion pattern, where individuals (or in this case, dots) are evenly spaced.

Step2: Confirm the pattern

In a uniform dispersion, the distance between adjacent elements is consistent, which matches the grid - like, evenly spaced arrangement of the dots in the top pattern.

Second Pattern (Middle Clusters)

Step1: Analyze grouping

The dots are grouped into distinct clusters. Each cluster has a number of dots close together, and there are spaces between the clusters. This is a clumped (or aggregated) dispersion pattern, where elements are grouped in patches.

Step2: Confirm the pattern

Clumped dispersion occurs when individuals (dots here) are concentrated in groups, separated by areas with few or no individuals, which is exactly what we see in the middle pattern with multiple dot - clusters.

Third Pattern (Bottom Random Dots)

Step1: Analyze distribution

The dots are spread out without any obvious pattern of clustering or uniform spacing. Their positions seem to be random, with no consistent distance between adjacent dots and no formation of clusters or a grid.

Step2: Confirm the pattern

This is a random dispersion pattern, where the location of each dot (or individual) is independent of the others, resulting in a scattered, unordered arrangement.

Answer:

• Top pattern: Uniform (Regular) Dispersion
• Middle pattern: Clumped (Aggregated) Dispersion
• Bottom pattern: Random Dispersion