Two-Year Old Twins Michael and Mitchell Suffer from Delayed Development

question 25

Multiple Choice

Two-year old twins Michael and Mitchell suffer from delayed development due to their birth mother's poor nutrition during pregnancy. In using these twins as part of an adoption study, the apparent ______ between the twins could be attributed to this ______ factor.

• A) similarities; confounding
• B) differences; confounding
• C) similarities; attributing
• D) differences; attributing

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Definitions:

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of numbers, indicating the spread or dispersion.

Appropriation

The allocation of funds or resources to specific departments, projects, or purposes, often used in governmental budgeting.

Contingent Liabilities

Potential liabilities that may occur depending on the outcome of a future event.

Financial Statements

Financial statements are formal records that outline the financial activities and conditions of a business, individual, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.