Which Measure of Variation Is Most Important and Most Commonly

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which measure of variation is most important and most commonly used in social science research?

• A) The range
• B) The average deviation
• C) The median
• D) The standard deviation

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Definitions:

Homozygous Dominant

An organism that carries two dominant alleles for a particular gene, expressing the dominant phenotype.

Stabilizing Selection

A type of natural selection that favors the average individuals in a population and reduces variation around the mean phenotype.

Gene Pool

All the alleles of all the genes in a population; a pool of genetic resources.

Bottleneck Effect

A sharp reduction in the size of a population due to environmental events or human activities, resulting in a decrease in genetic diversity.