Can the Measures of Central Tendency and the Measures of Variability

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Essay

Can the measures of central tendency and the measures of variability be used together to describe a set of scores? If so,how?

Differentiate between monozygotic and dizygotic twins and their formation processes.

Recognize the impact of maternal behaviors and external factors on fetal development.

Identify critical periods in prenatal development and the concept of teratogens.

Understand the prenatal influences on child temperament and activity levels.

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