As a Child Grows in Height from Infancy to Preschool

question 845

Essay

As a child grows in height from infancy to preschool, his or her vocabulary also increases.This is a positive correlation.Explain why this correlation does not show causation but does allow one to predict either event.

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Definitions:

Prokaryote

Informal term for a single-celled organism without a nucleus; a bacterium or archaeon.

Contractile Vacuole

An organelle found in some protozoa, which expels excess liquid on contraction.

Euglenoids

A diverse group of unicellular protists, often with photosynthetic capabilities, belonging to the genus Euglena.

Excess Water Removal

The process by which organisms eliminate surplus water to maintain fluid balance, often involving specific organs like kidneys in humans.