Dr Spock Is Interested in Examining Genetic and Environmental Influences

question 137

Multiple Choice

Dr. Spock is interested in examining genetic and environmental influences on enjoyment of reading. She has decided to include fraternal twins in her study. If she finds that the correlation between fraternal twins on enjoyment of reading is higher than is the correlation between _____ on this measure, then she has evidence for the influence of _____.

• A) identical twins; environment and genetics
• B) nontwin siblings; environment and genetics
• C) fraternal twins reared apart; environment
• D) identical twins reared apart; genetics

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Definitions:

Equivalent Units

A concept used in cost accounting to denote the amount of finished goods units that could have been produced given the total amount of direct materials, labor, and overhead costs incurred.

Conversion

A process in manufacturing or production where raw materials or components are transformed into finished goods.

FIFO Method

"First In, First Out" method, an inventory valuation approach where goods first added to the inventory are the first ones to be sold, affecting cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Cost Reconciliation

The process of analyzing and explaining the differences between the reported cost and the actual cost of manufacturing or production.