Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Parsimony Analysis

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of parsimony analysis?

• A) it is always a consistent estimator
• B) it is conceptually simple
• C) it ensures that we get the right answer, given enough data
• D) long-branch attraction

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Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain, down the back, and transmits nerve signals between the brain and the body.

Brain

A complex organ of the central nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling cognitive abilities such as thought and emotion.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body in the form of electrical and chemical signals.

Nerve Cell

Also known as a neuron, it is the fundamental unit of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body via electrical and chemical signals.