In Order to Minimize Distributional Errors, Raters Should Use Only

question 56

True/False

In order to minimize distributional errors, raters should use only one part of the rating scale.

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Definitions:

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution in which allele frequencies of a population change over generations due to chance or random events.

Small Populations

Populations with a small number of individuals, which may face increased risks of extinction due to genetic drift, inbreeding, and reduced genetic diversity.

Genetic Isolation

A situation where different populations of a species are unable to interbreed, often leading to the formation of new species.

Secondary Contact

Refers to the reintroduction or interaction of populations that were previously isolated, often used in the context of evolutionary biology.