Do You Expect the Average Rate of Change in the Number

question 181

Short Answer

Do you expect the average rate of change in the number of smart phones in the U.S. since 2000 to be positive or negative?

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Definitions:

Thrifty Genotype Hypothesis

The proposition that certain genotypes predispose individuals to efficient fat storage for survival during times of food scarcity, which may predispose to obesity in environments with abundant food.

Positive Selection

A process in evolution where advantageous genetic mutations become more common in a population because they contribute to survival and reproduction.

Diabetes

A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, resulting from defects in insulin production or action.

Antibiotic Resistance

A phenomenon where bacteria evolve to survive exposure to antibiotics, making the drugs less effective.