EBK CONCEPTS OF GENETICS
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Chapter 25, Problem 2NST
The following table shows measurements for fiber lengths and fleece weight in a small flock of eight sheep.
- (a) What are the mean, variance, and standard deviation for each trait in this flock?
- (b) What is the covariance of the two traits?
- (c) What is the
correlation coefficient for fiber length and fleece weight? - (d) Do you think greater fleece weight is correlated with an increase in fiber length? Why or why not?
■ This problem provides data for two quantitative traits in a flock of sheep. After making numerous statistical calculations, you are asked in part (d) to determine if the traits are correlated.
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