A measure of the size of an effect in a population is called EFFECT SIZE.
The principle of effect size is used in statistical study of data obtained in experimental research. In research studies which compare different interventions, effect size refers to the magnitude of the difference between population groups that are been considered.
The ability of muscle to shorten forcibly when adequately stimulated is known as <u>contractility.</u>
Explanation:
- Contractility is defined as the ability of muscle cells to contract forcefully to bring about movement in body organs.
- The folding of arms are results of contractility of biceps and triceps.
- Contractility of cardiac muscle to regulate pumping of heart is again a result of contractility of myocardial muscle.
Answer:
The behavior of chromosomes during meiosis and fertilization is responsible for most of the variation that arises in each generation. Three mechanisms contribute to genetic variation arising from sexual reproduction: independent assortment of chromosomes, crossing over, and random fertilization.