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biometrics

noun
Syllables
bio·
met·
rics
/ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛtrɪks/
a branch of biology that employs statistical analysis to study and interpret biological phenomena and observations
Examples
  • Biometrics in biology uses statistical methods to analyze genetic variations among different populations.
  • Researchers apply biometrics to study animal behavior patterns through quantitative analysis of movement and interaction.
  • In ecological studies, biometrics help measure and interpret the physical traits of species within ecosystems.
Synonyms
biometrybiostatistics
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