It’s saying 38 is the maximum lifespan predicted by their model—but it also says their model has an R2 of 0.76, meaning it only accounts for about 76% of the actual measured variation. And then they mention other factors that could account for the remaining 24% of the variation, including post-reproductive-age lifespan.
It’s saying 38 is the maximum lifespan predicted by their model—but it also says their model has an R2 of 0.76, meaning it only accounts for about 76% of the actual measured variation. And then they mention other factors that could account for the remaining 24% of the variation, including post-reproductive-age lifespan.