Taxonomists Strive to Include Taxa in Biological Classifications That Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

Taxonomists strive to include taxa in biological classifications that are

• A) monophyletic.
• B) paraphyletic.
• C) polyphyletic.
• D) homoplastic.
• E) monomorphic.

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Definitions:

Sum Of Squares

A statistical technique used in regression analysis to determine the dispersion of data points.

Regression

A statistical method used to examine the relationship between one or more independent variables and a dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experimental setting that is expected to change in response to manipulations in the independent variable.

Independent Variable

A factor in a model or study that is deliberately altered to examine its impact on the variable that is being measured.