7.2 Types of variation Flashcards
1
Q
A large standard variation means?
A
A lot of variety.
2
Q
A small standard deviation means?
A
Little variety.
3
Q
Where variation is the result of genetic factors, do characteristics fit into a few distinct forms and no intermediate types, or not?
A
Yes, distinct forms and no intermediate forms.
4
Q
A normal distribution curve. What does the height of the curve measure?
A
The mean of the data.
5
Q
A normal distribution curve. What does the width of the curve measure?
A
The standard deviation. This gives an indication of the range of values either side of the mean.
