what-is-a-key-distinction-between-maximum-parsimony-and-maximum-likelihood-metho

Question

What is a key distinction between maximum parsimony and maximum likelihood methods in phylogenetic tree construction?

Accepted Answer

Maximum likelihood incorporates statistical models of evolutionary change, whereas maximum parsimony does not.

Answer

Maximum likelihood is based on the fewest evolutionary changes, while maximum parsimony uses the most.

Answer

Maximum parsimony uses probability models, while maximum likelihood does not.

Answer

Maximum parsimony requires more computational power than maximum likelihood.