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What is biostatistics?

  • A branch of statistics applied to a wide range of topics in biology (correct)
  • A branch of genetics applied to statistical concepts
  • A branch of biology applied to statistical methods
  • A branch of mathematics applied to genetics only
  • How did Gregor Mendel contribute to genetics studies?

  • He conducted the rediscovery of Mendelian inheritance work
  • He developed the theory of evolution through natural selection
  • He expanded the understanding between genetics and evolutionary Darwinism
  • He used statistics to explain genetics segregation patterns in families of peas (correct)
  • What is the relationship between biostatistics and genetics?

  • Biostatistical modeling is an important part of modern biological theories, including genetics studies (correct)
  • Biostatistics is solely focused on statistical analysis of genetic data
  • Biostatistics and genetics have no significant relationship
  • Genetics studies have no reliance on statistical concepts
  • How did Francis Galton contribute to genetics and statistics?

    <p>He attempted to expand Mendel's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did genetics scientists do in the early 1900s after the rediscovery of Mendel's work?

    <p>Used statistical concepts to understand observed experimental results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Gregor Mendel use statistics for in his genetics studies?

    <p>To explain the collected data on genetics segregation patterns in families of peas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Francis Galton contribute to the understanding of genetics and statistics?

    <p>He attempted to expand Mendel's work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did biostatistical modeling form an important part of?

    <p>Numerous modern biological theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which field did biostatistics apply statistical methods?

    <p>A wide range of topics in biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did genetics studies use statistical concepts for?

    <p>To understand observed experimental results</p> Signup and view all the answers

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