A Scientist Studying Evolution of Peppered Moths (Biston Betularia)in Michigan

question 24

Multiple Choice

A scientist studying evolution of peppered moths (Biston betularia) in Michigan observed that the percentage of melanic moths increased by around 2% from 1960-1961.Has evolution occurred in this population?

• A)No,because melanism wasn't adaptive at that time.
• B)No,because the frequency of the melanic moths did not change enough to be considered evolution.
• C)Yes,because the frequency of the melanic moths in the population changed over time.
• D)Yes,because the frequency of melanic moths decreased.

Understand and apply the concepts of standard scores, mean, standard deviation, and their calculations.

Analyze and compute individual standard scores using given mean and standard deviation.

Understand the concept of internal consistency reliability and its significance in test evaluation.

Analyze and interpret statistical data to compare group performance on standard tests.

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