A Wild Code Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

A wild code is:

• A) A value that is impossible given the coding scheme
• B) An outlier or high value
• C) A code for which there is a very low frequency
• D) A code for which there is a very high frequency

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Definitions:

Expected Frequency

A term often used in genetics and statistics referring to the predicted frequency of a particular genotype or allele in a population, based on theoretical assumptions.

Alleles

Variants of a gene found at the same place on a chromosome that code for different traits.

Phenotypic Trait

An observable and measurable characteristic of an organism, such as morphology, development, biochemical or physiological properties, or behavior, that may be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

Total Variance

A statistical measure that quantifies the overall variability within a dataset, encompassing all sources of variation.