The Standard Deviation Is Generally More Useful Than the Variance

question 96

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation is generally more useful than the variance because:

• A) it is easier to calculate.
• B) variance is a measure of risk, where standard deviation is a measure of return.
• C) standard deviation is calculated in the same units as payoffs and variance isn't.
• D) it can measure unquantifiable risk.

Understand the concept of imperfect adaptations in evolution and their implications for fitness.

Explain the process and significance of gene duplication in evolutionary biology.

Describe the principle of parallel evolution with examples.

Recognize the role of cis-regulatory elements in morphological adaptation.

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