Which of the following statements about the intrinsic rate of increase is false?
A) It is symbolized as r.
B) It is equal to the birth rate minus the death rate (assuming no migration).
C) It is always positive (above zero).
D) It can be calculated from life tables.
E) All of the above are true; none is false.

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The intrinsic rate of increase (r) can be negative, zero, or positive, depending on whether the population is decreasing, stable, or increasing, respectively.

Which of the Following Statements About the Intrinsic Rate of Increase