broad-sense heritability
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Heritability — is the proportion of phenotypic variation in a population that is due to genetic variation between individuals. Phenotypic variation among individuals may be due to genetic, environmental factors, and/or random chance[1]. Heritability analyzes… … Wikipedia
heritability — The degree to which a given trait is controlled by inheritance, as opposed to being controlled by non genetic factors. See: broad sense heritability; narrow sense heritability … Glossary of Biotechnology
heritability — 1. In psychometrics, a statistical term used to denote the extent of variance of an individual s total score or response that is attributable to a presumed genetic component, in contrast to an acquired component. 2. In genetics … Medical dictionary
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Falconer's formula — is used to determine the genetic heritability of a trait based on the difference between twin correlations.The formula is hb2 = 2(rmz rdz), where hb2 is the broad sense heritability, rmz is the (monozygotic) identical twin correlation, and rdz is … Wikipedia
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Neurodevelopmental framework for learning — Neurodevelopmental framework for learning, like all frameworks, is an organizing structure through which learners and learning can be understood. Intelligence theories and neuropsychology inform many of them. The framework described below is a… … Wikipedia
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