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Different Probabilities

I was wondering if anyone changed the probabilities in the activity from 1 in 6 for survival of mutated / death of normal. Did this make it more interesting ?

Kevin Johnson (not verified)

Tue, 04/02/2013 - 19:04

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I did not. Wouldn't it just take longer? Wasn't there something in genetics about the probability of fixation is the same as the initial allele frequencies? I suppose this assumes selection = 0.
I guess taking longer is actually more interesting. Maybe have only one group do it and post their graph?

Anne McKnight (not verified)

Tue, 04/16/2013 - 10:19

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Seems like Dan V's students did variations on the probabilities as an extension. He mentioned it in a follow up session so maybe you would want to ask him for more details.

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