In view of the potential power of association mapping to dissect the genetics of complex traits, and the problems of QTL mapping, this study was undertaken to shed light on the genetic architecture of NCLB resistance and to identify resistance-associated genes in globally collected diverse maize germplasm.
In Defying the Crowd (1995), for example, the American psychologists Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart likened the combined traits of autonomy and problem solving to buying low and selling high in the "marketplace of ideas".
"If you don't have a closely related species with a similar trait you have the problem of novelty," he said.
The personality traits of treatment-seeking problem gamblers have been compared to healthy control groups in several studies and, although there is consistent evidence for high Neuroticism and low Conscientiousness in problem gamblers, past results may have been affected by selection bias.
The most depressing finding was that the less accurate respondents were the most bullish about American intervention.Part of the problem is the trait of overconfidence, much explored by behavioural-finance academics.
Genetic studies of the problem have indicated familial tendencies, with even a strong suggestion of a dominant Mendelian trait.
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We did not follow the Slowinski-Guyer method of using Fisher's combined probability test to test the influence of a trait on diversification rates, because of the problems with that approach summarized by Vamosi and Vamosi [ 61].
To better characterize the traits of individuals reporting persistent problems staying awake during the day, we calculated odds ratios that were weighted to reduce selection bias and adjusted for the demographic characteristics of the individuals.
