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G.H. Hardy and Wilhelm Weinberg created a mathematical formula to predict genotype frequencies. Observe a simulation of the Hardy-Weinberg equation using pocket mice. Scholars consider the selection coefficient, selective advantage, and the changes over 1,000 generations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Practice using the Hardy-Weinberg equation on other examples of evolution
- Consider what would happen if some mice were a medium shade rather than being either light or dark
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of natural selection and statistical models
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