_____ Refers to the Average of All Participants on One

question 40

Multiple Choice

_____ refers to the average of all participants on one level of the independent variable, ignoring the other independent variable.

• A) Cell mean
• B) Interaction
• C) Marginal mean
• D) Hybrid design

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Definitions:

Directional Selection

A mode of natural selection in which an extreme phenotype is favored over other phenotypes, causing the allele frequency to shift over time in the direction of that phenotype.

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; often used to describe patterns or tendencies in data.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a small number of individuals from a larger population, potentially leading to a significant genetic drift.

Harmful Allele

A version of a gene that can cause negative effects on the fitness or health of an organism, potentially leading to diseases or disorders.