Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes the Coefficient of Relatedness

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes the coefficient of relatedness (r) ?

• A) It measures the maximum degree of relatedness between the actor and the recipients.
• B) It measures the average degree of relatedness between the actor and the recipients.
• C) It indicates the probability that two randomly chosen individuals share the same genetic trait.
• D) It is a measure of likelihood that two individuals are members of the same species.

---

Definitions:

Compounding

The process where the value of an investment increases because the earnings on an investment, both capital gains and interest, earn interest as time passes.

Demand Note

A loan or debt instrument that is repayable on demand at the choice of the lender at any time.

Lump Sum

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments over time.

Installment Loan

is a type of loan that is repaid over time with a set number of scheduled payments, typically monthly.