In a Genetic Cross, There Are N Classes of Data

question 64

Multiple Choice

In a genetic cross, there are n classes of data. What would the degrees of freedom be for a chi-square test on this data?

• A) n
• B) n + 1
• C) n - 1
• D) 2n + 1
• E) x(n) where x equals the number of individuals in the cross

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Definitions:

Cardiovascular Disease

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Heart Attack

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The Abdomen

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Extra Weight

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