Derived statistics provide estimates of the percentage of variance, or differences in a trait, that can be accounted for by genetics, environment, and their interaction.

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Derived statistics, such as heritability estimates, partition the variance observed in traits into components attributable to genetic factors, environmental factors, and the interaction between genetics and environment, thus providing insights into the relative contributions of these factors to individual differences in traits.

Derived Statistics Provide Estimates of the Percentage of Variance, or Differences