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Researchers Are Concerned That the Weight of the Average American

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Researchers are concerned that the weight of the average American school child is increasing implying, among other things, that children's clothing should be manufactured and marketed in larger sizes. If X is the weight of school children sampled in a nationwide study, then X is an example of


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Chronological Age

The actual age of an individual measured in years from the date of birth to the current date.

Heritability

The proportion of variation among individuals that can be attributed to genetic factors.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, involving processes such as reasoning, problem solving, and learning.

Adults

Individuals who have reached a certain age where they are considered to be fully developed physically and mentally, typically 18 or older.

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