Falconer's formula
Falconer's formula
Falconer's formula (pronounced: fal-con-er's for-mu-la) is a statistical method used in genetics to estimate the heritability of a trait in a population. It was named after the British geneticist, Douglas Falconer, who first proposed the formula.
Etymology
The term "Falconer's formula" is derived from the name of its proposer, Douglas Falconer. Falconer was a prominent geneticist in the 20th century, known for his significant contributions to the field of quantitative genetics.
Definition
Falconer's formula is defined as:
h^2 = 2 (r_mz - r_dz)
where:
- h^2 is the heritability of a trait,
- r_mz is the correlation of the trait in monozygotic (identical) twins, and
- r_dz is the correlation of the trait in dizygotic (fraternal) twins.
Related Terms
- Heritability: The proportion of observed variation in a particular trait that can be attributed to inherited genetic factors.
- Monozygotic twins: Twins who are genetically identical because they were formed from a single fertilized egg that split into two.
- Dizygotic twins: Twins who are genetically similar to siblings because they were formed from two separate fertilized eggs.
- Quantitative genetics: The study of complex traits that are influenced by multiple genes and the environment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Falconer's formula
- Wikipedia's article - Falconer's formula
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