To Include a Nominal Variable in the Regression Model We

question 17

Multiple Choice

To include a nominal variable in the regression model we need to transform it into:

• A)the intercept
• B)an indicator variable
• C)an interaction term
• D)a polynomial term

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Definitions:

Good Genes

A theory in sexual selection suggesting that individuals with certain desirable genetic qualities are more attractive to potential mates, contributing to better offspring survival.

Sensory Bias

A phenomenon in which preferences that evolve in one context, such as foraging, incidentally shape mate preferences, influencing sexual selection.

Elephant Seals

Large marine mammals with a distinctive nose resembling an elephant's trunk, known for their deep-diving ability and sexual dimorphism.

Polygyny

A mating system in which a male mates with multiple females in the same breeding season.