As Noted in Your Text, One Disadvantage of the Experimental

question 32

Multiple Choice

As noted in your text, one disadvantage of the experimental approach is the inability to:

• A) control extraneous variables
• B) establish cause and effect
• C) assess the effects of variables that cannot be manipulated
• D) make objective observations

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Definitions:

X-Shaped Chromosomes

A description referring to the appearance of the X chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes in many organisms, including humans.

Y-Shaped Chromosome

A reference to the Y chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes in mammals, including humans, responsible for determining male biological characteristics.

Female

Pertaining to the sex that is typically characterized by the presence of two X chromosomes and is capable of bearing offspring or producing eggs.

Male

A biological sex that is typically characterized by the production of small mobile gametes, such as sperm in humans.