Are We Able to Attribute Differences in Running Ability to Genetics

question 57

Multiple Choice

Are we able to attribute differences in running ability to genetics?

• A) Yes, because athletic ability differs between populations, and these populations differ genetically.
• B) No, because it would be ethnocentric to suggest that some populations are better than others.
• C) Yes, because different kinds of muscle fibers evolved in populations that relied on more physical activity for survival.
• D) No, because the relative amount of 'fast twitch' (good for sprinting) and 'slow twitch' (marathon-friendly) muscle is dependent on an individual's muscle activity and exertion.
• E) Yes, because culturally biased theories relating differences to incredibly hard work and deep dedication have been disproven.

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Definitions:

Selection Bias

A distortion in statistical or experimental results due to a non-random selection of data or participants, leading to inaccurate conclusions.

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

After-School Program

Educational and recreational activities organized for children after the regular school day has ended, often aimed at furthering learning and social development.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect where one event (the cause) is understood to be responsible for the occurrence of another event (the effect).