Once We Have Used Character Data to Infer a Tree

question 7

Multiple Choice

Once we have used character data to infer a tree, how can we be certain this tree best represents our data?

• A) We cannot be certain.
• B) We can test the statistical confidence that certain features of the tree are correct.
• C) In most cases, we can ascertain whether our tree is correct with nearly 100% confidence.
• D) There are so many correct trees for a given data set that all options are equally good.

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Definitions:

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Normative Decision Model

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