If a Simple Pearson Correlation Value = 0

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a simple Pearson correlation value = 0.685,what percentage of variance is accounted for?

• A)35%
• B)47%
• C)68%
• D)69%

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Definitions:

Dominant

Refers to a trait, allele, or characteristic that overpowers or is more likely to be expressed than another in genetic inheritance.

Incomplete Dominance

A genetic phenomenon where the offspring's phenotype is a blend of the parents' phenotypes, rather than one dominating completely over the other.

Paired Genes

Genes that occur in pairs on chromosomes, influencing the development of hereditary traits.

Homozygous

A genetic condition where an individual has two identical alleles for a specific gene.