For the Following Multiple Regression Model $\hat { y } = 2 - 3 x _ { 1 } + 4 x _ { 2 } + 5 x _ { 3 }$

question 21

Multiple Choice

For the following multiple regression model: $\hat { y } = 2 - 3 x _ { 1 } + 4 x _ { 2 } + 5 x _ { 3 }$ , a unit increase in x₁, holding x₂ and x₃ constant, results in:

• A)a decrease of 3 units on average in the value of y.
• B)an increase of 8 units in the value of y.
• C)an increase of 3 units on average in the value of y.
• D)None of these choices.

Comprehend the impact of population size on genetic drift and mutation fixation.

Grasp the differences between synonymous and nonsynonymous substitutions and their evolutionary implications.

Recognize the importance of neutral theory in molecular evolution.

Discriminate between the roles of strong purifying selection and positive selection in shaping genomes.

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