Heritability Is a Statistical Estimate of How Much of the Variance

question 142

Multiple Choice

Heritability is a statistical estimate of how much of the variance on a trait among individuals is attributable to:

• A)genes for specific behaviors.
• B)cultural heritage.
• C)environmental factors.
• D)genetic factors.

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Definitions:

Nominal Variables

Variables that represent categories with no inherent order or ranking among them.

Counts

The act of determining the total number of items or occurrences of something.

Numbers

Numbers assign value and relativity to phenomena. As contrasted with numerals, they can be calculated.

Numerals

Numerals are labels such as street numbers that cannot be computed.