Which of the Following Statements About Archaeopteryx Is FALSE

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Archaeopteryx is FALSE?

• A)It is the direct ancestor of modern birds.
• B)It shows a combination of reptilian and birdlike features.
• C)It provides clear evidence of the close relationship between birds and dinosaurs.
• D)It had a long, bony, reptilian tail.
• E)It had asymmetrical feathers like a modern bird.

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Definitions:

Test Statistic

A calculated value from sample data used to make decisions about hypotheses, typically measuring how far the sample evidence deviates from what is expected under the null hypothesis.

Normal Population

A population where the distribution of data points follows a normal (bell-shaped) distribution, characterized by a specific mean and standard deviation.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample data, that are believed to contain the value of an unknown population parameter with a stated level of confidence.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that quantifies the variation or dispersion of a set of data points.