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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