Exploring the Dynamics of Adaptation with Evolutionary Activity Plots

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Evolutionary activity statistics and their visualization are introduced, and their motivation is explained. Examples of their use are described, and their strengths and limitations are discussed. References to more extensive or general accounts of these techniques are provided.

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