The Actual Age of a Rock or Event Is Its

question 105

Multiple Choice

The actual age of a rock or event is its:

• A) numeric age
• B) relative age
• C) relational age
• D) fossil age

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Definitions:

Normal Distribution

A bell-shaped distribution that is symmetric about the mean, where data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence.

Degrees of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities that can vary in the analysis without breaking any constraints.

T Value

A calculated value from a t-test used to compare the differences between means in relation to the variation in sample data.

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points collected in a study or used in a statistical analysis.