Which of the Following Sources of Variation Is Not Taken

question 299

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sources of variation is not taken into account by a twin study design?

• A)variation attributable to genetic factors
• B)variation attributable to other factors, such as unique individual experiences
• C)variation due to a shared family environment among those reared together
• D)none of these sources of variation are taken into account by a twin study design
• E)all of these sources of variation could be taken into account by a twin study design

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Definitions:

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