Battle of the sexes: who is more variable, and does it really matter?

Abstract

BehaviorBattle of the sexes: who is more variable, and does it really matter?New research using high-dimensional behavioural analyses has further undermined the "females are the more variable sex" trope that often accompanies all-male studies. But when we consider the benefits to the inclusion of females in research, their lesser variability is only the icing on the cake. It's just good science, really.