The Heritability Score for Athletic Ability Estimates the

question 47

Multiple Choice

The heritability score for athletic ability estimates the

• A) relative contributions of genetic and environmental factors in the development of an individual's athletic ability.
• B) amount of variation in athletic ability in an entire population that is due to differences in their genes.
• C) level of genetic influence on an individual's athletic ability.
• D) extent of influence of evolution on a population's athletic ability.

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Definitions:

Least-Squares Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed values and those predicted by the line.

Scattergraph

A graphical representation that plots individual data points, often used to identify trends or correlations in data analysis.

Least Square Regression

A statistical method used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the squared differences between observed values and the values predicted by the line.

Independent Variable

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