There Is a Positive Correlation Between Age of Parents and Incidence

question 81

Multiple Choice

There is a positive correlation between age of parents and incidence of Down syndrome. What does this mean?

• A) Younger parents are more likely to have children with Down syndrome.
• B) Older parents are more likely to have children with Down syndrome.
• C) Older parents are less likely to have children with Down syndrome.
• D) All parents, regardless of their age, are equally likely to have children with Down syndrome.

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