Using Principles of Evolutionary Science to Understand Why People Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

Using principles of evolutionary science to understand why people are able to detect cheating is appropriate because:

• A) cheating is immoral
• B) cheating is passed on genetically and contaminates the gene pool
• C) cheating is a good way of dividing resources
• D) cheating may decrease the chance of survival for a group

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Definitions:

Characteristic Curve

In statistics, it often refers to a graph that shows the relationship between the probability of a given outcome and different levels of a predictor variable.

Alternative Values

Different or other possible values or outcomes in a decision-making process.

Type II Error

The mistake of failing to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a "false negative" finding in statistical tests.

Sample Size

The number of observations or replicates included in a statistical sample, which directly impacts the validity and accuracy of an analysis.