When Taxonomists Classify Organisms Using a Phylogenetic Approach, They Are

question 24

Multiple Choice

When taxonomists classify organisms using a phylogenetic approach, they are most concerned with

• A)derived traits.
• B)ancestral traits.
• C)cladists.
• D)outgroups.
• E)ingroups.

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Definitions:

I Data

Informant data obtained from reports by others who know the person well, typically used in personality assessment to provide an external perspective on someone's behavior and traits.

B Data

Behavior-based data, observed actions or reactions of individuals in natural or controlled settings in psychological research.

L Data

Life record data in psychology that pertain to the observable facts about a person's life.

Reliable

The level of consistency and dependability in the results provided by an evaluative device over time.