In Parent-Offspring Regression,the Average Value of the Parents is Termed

Question

In parent-offspring regression,the average value of the parents is termed the
A)mean parental value.
B)parental average.
C)midparent value.
D)median parental value.
E)modal parental value.

Accepted Answer

The term used to refer to the average value of the parents in parent-offspring regression is the midparent value. This is the value obtained by taking the average of the two parental values for each trait being studied. It serves as a baseline for comparison with the offspring values to determine the degree of heritability of the trait. Option A, B, D, and E are not accurate terms for the midparent value.