Give an example of a real-world situation where we might need to
know the mean AND standard deviation of a distribution. In other
words, under what circumstances might we be concerned with...
1) the center of the distribution AND
2) the spread of the distribution (i.e., how far away data
points are from the mean)
HINT: When might looking exclusively at the mean be
misleading or uninformative?
Give an example of a situation in which it is important to
create a karyotype for an individual. Explain. (2 points)
Genetically speaking, why is it important not to mate with a
close relative? Explain. (2 points)
Does a karyotype tell all of a person's genetic characteristics?
Explain. (2 points)
Why is a photograph of cells in metaphase utilized when
constructing a karyotype? (2 points)
What does it mean to be a carrier of a genetic defective
characteristic? When might...