Although Gorillas and Chimpanzees Appear to Have the Capacity for Symbolic

question 38

Multiple Choice

Although gorillas and chimpanzees appear to have the capacity for symbolic communication, human language is a unique communication system because __________.

• A) its spoken and symbolic nature permits an infinite number of combinations of meaning
• B) it relies heavily on body language more than other animals
• C) it requires fewer phonemes than other primate communication systems
• D) it is more effective than animal call systems

---

Definitions:

Adjusted Multiple Coefficient of Determination

A statistical measure that adjusts the coefficient of determination (R-squared) for the number of predictors in a multiple regression model, providing a more accurate assessment of the model's explanatory power.

Multiple Standard Error

The standard error calculated for multiple measurements or estimates, which quantifies the variability or precision of those measurements.

SSR

Stands for Sum of Squares due to Regression, which quantifies the variation explained by the regression model, comparing the estimated values to the mean of the dependent variable.

SST

Total sum of squares in statistical analysis, representing the total variation in the observed data relative to the mean.