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Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection Is Considered a Paradigm

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Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is considered a paradigm shift-a theory that has wide-ranging effects. Describe another paradigm shift that has occurred in biology. Make a case for why this shift has fundamentally changed the way scientists see the world and the sorts of questions they ask.


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Predictor Variables

Independent variables in statistical models that are used to predict the value of a dependent variable.

Linear Regression

A statistical method for modeling the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Correlation Matrix

A table showing correlation coefficients between variables, indicating the strength and direction of relationships.

Regression Model

A statistical model that estimates the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

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