Question
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Question 5: In a previous lesson, you found patterns showing how UCSD Juncos and mountain Junco:
varied in physical appearance. In this lesson, you found how variation in genetic information (alleles
can cause those differences. You have also heard claims that UCSD Juncos are bolder than mountai
Juncos. What measurements would someone need to take to determine if one bird behaves differe
bolder) around people than another bird?
Answer
To determine if one bird behaves bolder around people than another bird, one would need to measure the frequency and duration of certain behaviors, such as approaching humans, vocalizing, or displaying aggressive behavior, in both UCSD Juncos and mountain Juncos in the presence of humans. Statistical analysis can then be used to compare the behavior of the two groups and determine if there is a significant difference in boldness.