Human Universals (E

question 36

Multiple Choice

Human universals (e.g., shared facial expression, music, and a preference for kin over strangers) :

• A) lead individuals to feel isolated in society
• B) enable us to increase the size of our cooperative group beyond 150
• C) make living in groups more difficult
• D) facilitate our ability to live in groups

Understand the concept of sampling and its importance in statistical analysis.

Recognize the application of statistical methods in business for data presentation and population estimation.

Understand the characteristics and strength hierarchy of different scales of measurement.

Recognize the application and development process of predictive statistics.

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Definitions:

Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes long chains or polymers of nucleic acids.

Thermus Aquaticus

A species of bacterium that can tolerate high temperatures, from which Taq polymerase, an enzyme used in PCR, is derived.

Hydrothermal Vents

Deep-sea features where mineral-rich water is released from the Earth's crust, supporting unique ecosystems independent of sunlight.

Genetically Modified Organisms

Organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated through genetic engineering techniques, allowing for characteristics not normally found in the organism to be expressed.