Typically, X Is Assigned to Represent the ______________________ Variable and Y

question 11

Multiple Choice

Typically, X is assigned to represent the ______________________ variable and Y is assigned to represent the ___________________ variable.

• A) outcome; predictor
• B) predictor; outcome
• C) outcome; independent
• D) dependent; independent

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins sharing the same genetic profile.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these are siblings born at the same time but from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Shared Environment

A term in psychology referring to those environmental factors that are experienced by multiple individuals in the same way, contributing similarly to their development.

Identical Twin

A twin developed from a single fertilized ovum, thus sharing identical genetic material.