Heritability estimates computed within black and white populations provide
A) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in both black and white populations.
B) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in black populations but not in white populations.
C) direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in white populations but not in black populations.
D) no direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Heritability estimates only provide information about the proportion of variation in a trait that can be attributed to genetic differences within a specific population. They do not provide direct evidence on what accounts for between-group differences in any population.

Heritability Estimates Computed Within Black and White Populations Provide