Evolution Can Best Be Defined as

question 39

Multiple Choice

Evolution can best be defined as

• A) the appearance of a new species.
• B) a change in allele frequencies in a breeding population over time.
• C) changes in the DNA of an individual over his or her lifetime.
• D) a process that occurs only over extremely long periods of time.

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Definitions:

Nominal Data

Data classified into categories that cannot be ordered in a meaningful way. Each category is mutually exclusive.

Gender

Represents a category of either male, female, or other, used to distinguish between biological and social differences in individuals.

Nonparametric Technique

A type of statistical method that does not assume a particular distribution shape for the data, thus making it useful for data that doesn't fit normal distribution models.

Analyze Data

The process of inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making.