What Type of Genetic Disorders Are the Alpha and Beta

question 13

Multiple Choice

What type of genetic disorders are the alpha and beta thalassemias?

• A) Autosomal recessive
• B) Autosomal dominant
• C) X-linked recessive
• D) X-linked dominant

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Definitions:

Alternate Form Reliability

A measure of reliability used to assess the consistency of test scores between different versions of the same test.

Test-retest Reliability

Test-retest reliability is a measure of consistency where the same test is administered to the same group of people at different times to assess the reliability over time.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument accurately measures the theoretical, non-observable constructs it is designed to assess.

Predictive Validity

The degree to which a measurement or test score forecasts future results on a connected outcome.