Which of the Following Is the Appropriate Method for Calculating

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the appropriate method for calculating the degrees of freedom associated with a correlation coefficient?

• A)n − 1
• B)n − 2
• C)n − 3
• D)n − 4

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Definitions:

Allelic Form

Allelic form refers to the variant form of a gene that arises by mutation and is found at the same place on a chromosome as other alleles of the gene, leading to genetic diversity within a population.

Ontogenetic

Pertaining to the development of an individual organism or individual anatomical or behavioral characteristic from conception to maturity.

Monozygotic

Referring to twins developed from a single fertilized ovum, hence they are genetically identical.

Codominant

A genetic scenario in which two alleles of a gene are expressed equally in the phenotype of heterozygotes.