By using the reference below, answer the following question:
Reference: Metrick, A., & Weitzman, M. L. (1998). Conflicts and choices in biodiversity preservation. The Journal of Economic Perspectives, 12(3), 21-34. Chicago
Task: Refer to Column 3 of Table 1 on p. 31 of the following journal paper (see reference below). The dependent variable is the amount of money spent on conservation so the table measures the correlations between this variable and a variety of independent variables from the model.
Q1. Describe the correlation with the independent variable REPTILE. Does it make sense? Why or why not?
Q2. Describe the correlation with the independent variable ENDANGERMENT. Why is this relationship troubling from a conservation standpoint?
Q3. Is there any variable in this list that supports the premise that people tend to support the conservation of charismatic megafauna? Why or why not?