The Idea That the Coding Categories Used Should Allow for All

question 21

True/False

The idea that the coding categories used should allow for all possible responses to the question is another way of saying that the data should be mutually exclusive.

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Definitions:

Genetic Differences

Genetic differences are variations in the sequences of DNA among individuals or populations, leading to diversity in traits and susceptibilities to diseases.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to the population's ability to adapt and evolve.

Additive Effects

The combined effect of different genes, where the overall effect is the sum of the individual effects of each gene.

Phenotypic Plasticity

Phenotypic plasticity refers to changes in the phenotype produced by a single genotype in different environments.