Molecular Genetics

question 26

Multiple Choice

Molecular genetics

• A) has taken over the field of paleoanthropology
• B) should be used only in combination with fossil studies
• C) is able to date fossil material better than any previous method
• D) has little interest for bioanthropologists because it analyzes only extinct species.

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Definitions:

Descriptive Replications

Studies that repeat previous research with the goal of verifying the accuracy of the original findings.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique that aggregates the results of multiple studies to determine the overall effect size or strength of an outcome.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical method that amalgamates findings from various research studies to reach an overarching verdict.

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the magnitude of the experimental effect.