Darwin’s theory of sexual selection proposes that:

What is the difference between a binary and a bimodal trait distribution? Which one of these distributions more accurately describes biological sex variation in humans and why? (0.5 points)

Which of the following are the major forces driving adaptations in humans over the last 10,0000-60,000 years?

14. In the context of explaining “weeping statues” or the Nazca Desert drawings, which of the following best applies Ockham’s razor?

23. Consider the statement: “Unless you wear a helmet, you will be fined.” In standard form categorical logic, this would translate to:

19. Consider the following argument: “If the server is compromised, then data will be leaked. Data was leaked. Therefore, the server was compromised.” This reasoning commits which logical flaw?

5. Which of the following accurately characterizes an argument from analogy (as it is distinct from a generalization)?

17. The text mentions several perceptual distortions that contribute to superstitious beliefs, including the autokinetic effect. What is the phenomenon described by this effect?

3. Susan is a hiring manager for a chain of running shoe stores. She tasked with replacing a retiring manager at a local store. The former manager she is replacing increased sales by at least 12 percent every year for the past decade and was educated at the Humbert H. Humphery School of Business. The candidate she is considering to hire was educated at the same school. Susan concludes that the candidate will also increase sales by at least 12 percent in the first year. Consider the following fact and select the option that accurately indicate how it impacts upon Susan’s argument:

“Susan adjusts her conclusion to that the candidate will increase sales by at least 10 percent in the first year.“

21. In the philosophy of language regarding proper names, which theory suggests that the reference of a name like “Mount Everest” is fixed by an initial baptism and transmitted through a subsequent chain of communication, rather than by a collection of statement about that entity?