Figure 18-3 the Results in the Accompanying Figure Support

question 51

Multiple Choice

Figure 18-3 The results in the accompanying figure support the conclusion that:

• A) natural selection does not occur in guppies.
• B) natural selection can occur in guppies within a few generations.
• C) predation is not a selective force in determining the average size of guppies.
• D) male body weight increased proportionately more than female body weight.
• E) in the experimental setting, the guppies produced fewer, larger offspring.

Understand the application of logistic regression for binary dependent variables.

Calculate and interpret degrees of freedom in regression model significance testing.

Analyze the impact of changes in independent variables on the dependent variable in a given model.

Understand the significance testing of individual model coefficients using the t-test.

---

Definitions:

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.

Predictive

Relating to the ability to forecast future events, trends, or behaviors based on current or past data.

Correlation Scores

Numerical measures that indicate the extent to which two variables fluctuate together.

0 And 1

The binary numbers used in digital computing and binary code, representing the off and on states, respectively.