Which of the Following Randomly Selected Measurements, X, Might Be

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following randomly selected measurements, x, might be considered a potential outlier (i.e., an unusual measurement) if it was selected from the given population?

• A) x = 0 from a population with= 0 and= 2
• B) x = -5 from a population with= 1 and= 4
• C) x = 7 from a population with= 3 and= 2
• D) x = 4 from a population with= 0 and= 1
• E) x = 1 from a population with= 0 and= 2

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Definitions:

New Species

A category of biological classification that denotes a group of individuals capable of interbreeding, which is distinct from other groups in terms of genetics, behavior, or morphology.

Founder Effects

A genetic phenomenon where a new population starts from a few ancestors, leading to a reduced genetic variation compared to the original population.

Translation

In genetics, the process of conversion of RNA instructions into proteins.

Macroevolutionary Model

A theoretical framework that looks at the large-scale evolutionary changes that occur over long periods, including the formation of new species and the extinction of others.