If a Bioarchaeologist Is Looking at the Fusion of Epiphyses

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a bioarchaeologist is looking at the fusion of epiphyses on a human skeleton, he or she is most likely trying to determine:

• A) race.
• B) age.
• C) sex.
• D) paleopathology.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Loss

The difference in value between the chosen option and the best possible option that was not chosen.

Optimal Alternative

The best or most effective option among a set of alternatives, under given conditions.

Expected Monetary Value(EMV)

A calculated average of all possible outcomes of a decision, where each outcome is weighted by its probability of occurring and its monetary impact.

Opportunity Loss Table

A table used in decision making to show the lost opportunities or costs associated with not choosing the best alternative.