What Does Viability Mean, and How Likely Is a Foetus

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Essay

What does viability mean, and how likely is a foetus to be viable at 22 weeks? At 26 weeks? Why would this vary depending upon whether a person lives in a developed or a developing country? What is the main obstacle to viability even by the beginning of the third trimester?

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Definitions:

Leading Questions

Questions framed in a way that suggests a particular answer or influences the response, often used in legal settings, interviews, and surveys to shape the respondent's answer.

Cochran and Colleagues

A group of researchers known for their contributions to a specific field or study, though the context of their work would determine their specific domain of expertise.

Eyewitnesses

Individuals who have directly observed an event and can provide a first-hand account or testimony of that event.

Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results over time.