Some Creationists Acknowledge That Gene Frequencies Change in Observable Time

question 48

Multiple Choice

Some creationists acknowledge that gene frequencies change in observable time (and accept microevolution) but dispute that larger "kinds" ever evolve.A biologist replies that macroevolution is merely the same processes of gene frequency change continued over a longer time.The creationist's answer is incomplete because it does not recognize what additional phenomena inherent in macroevolution?

• A)Extinctions of huge numbers of taxa
• B)Relationships of species at higher taxonomic levels
• C)Origins of new body plans and structures
• D)Evolutionary trends within lineages
• E)All of the choices are studied in macroevolution but are not central to microevolution within a species

Understand the impact of independent variables on the dependent variable in regression models.

Determine the significance of regression models.

Calculate and interpret the multiple coefficient of determination.

Understand the use of dummy variables in regression models.

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that notes the details of a financial transaction.

Face Value

The nominal value of a security stated by the issuer, which is the amount to be repaid at maturity in the case of a bond or the value represented by each share of stock.

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Bonds that have been paid off or bought back by the issuer before or at maturity, effectively removing them from existence and relieving the issuer of further obligations.

Effective-Interest Method

A method of calculating the amortized cost of a bond and the amount of interest expense over time, by applying a constant interest rate to the carrying value of the bond.