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Why is investigating evolutionary relationships by comparing gene sequences more precise than comparing body forms? How do the two methods compare if we consider divergent and convergent evolution?


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Independent-Samples T Test

A statistical test used to determine if there are any statistically significant differences between the means of two unrelated groups.

Factorial ANOVA

A statistical test used to determine the effect of two or more independent variables on a single continuous dependent variable.

Repeated-Measures ANOVA

A type of ANOVA used when the same subjects are observed under different conditions or at different time points, allowing for the analysis of within-subject variability.

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data used to make decisions in hypothesis testing, determining how far an observed statistic deviates from what is expected.

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