Entries by Daphne Hanson

Measurements of lifetime reproductive success

Measurements of lifetime reproductive success (LRS) of individual wild animals reveal the disparate contributions they make to the next generation. Jensen et al. (2004) estimated LRS of male and female house sparrows in an island population in Norway. They measured LRS of an individual as the total number of “recruits” produced in its lifetime, where […]

Personal view on abortion

What is your Personal view on abortion. Complete your Week 5 required discussion prompt. Abortion is one of the most difficult and controversial moral issues we will consider. Listen to both sides, even if it is difficult to do. Both sides have important moral insights, even if ultimately these insights are outweighed by the insights […]