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Sat Jul 28 05:34:10 BST 2007


> There is, however, substantial overlap between the
> sexes with respect to digit ratio. It is not uncommon
> for a man or woman to have a digit ratio that is
> typical of the opposite sex. Across various
> populations, the offset of the distributions of male
> and female digit ratio is a little less than 1/2 of a
> standard deviation.
The review includes charts of the distributions.

ObSF: I read an essay (by LeGuin if I'm not mistaken)
about some early reviews of James Tiptree, Jr., back
before "he" was revealed to be a woman.  Shows where
assumptions can get you:-)

Tom




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