Keys Constructed by Taxonomists to Aid in Identification of Organisms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Keys constructed by taxonomists to aid in identification of organisms are usually

• A) arranged according to the size of the organism.
• B) very detailed.
• C) dichotomous.
• D) based on cell shapes.
• E) not very useful.

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Definitions:

Regression Analysis

A set of statistical processes for estimating the relationships among variables, often used to determine how the typical value of a dependent variable changes when any one of the independent variables is varied.

Linear Regression

A statistical method for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation.

Typing Speed

The rate at which an individual can type, often measured in words per minute (WPM).

Reading Speed

The rate at which someone can understand and interpret text, usually measured in words per minute.