group selection
A form of natural selection whereby traits that may be disadvantageous to the…A form of natural selection whereby traits that may be disadvantageous to the individual can be propagated when they are advantageous to the survival of a group as a whole.
/ɡɹuːp sɪˈlɛkʃən/
» Random assignment to a study group eliminates selection bias.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A form of natural selection whereby traits that may be disadvantageous to the individual can be propagated when they are advantageous to the survival of a group as a whole.
Examples
1 sentencesRandom assignment to a study group eliminates selection bias.
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable