Statistics

Question 1

The hardy weinberg equation

Answer 1

p2 + 2pq + q2 = 1

p+q=1

dominant alleles are p, recessive are q

Question 2

Chi squared

Answer 2

sum (O-E)2 / E

use this value and the table to determine if it lies to the left or right of the tabulated value. If it lies to the left, accept null hypothesis

Question 3

Null hypothesis

Answer 3

There is no significant difference between expected and observed ratios

Question 4

How to find confidence limits

Answer 4

t test x standard error

Question 5

t test

Answer 5

(mean 1) - (mean 2)
—————————– d.f = (n1-n2) - 2
root of (variance 1-2)