"Twin Studies" Are Performed to ______

question 33

Multiple Choice

"Twin studies" are performed to ______.

• A) check the accuracy of the original study through duplication
• B) investigate the claim that twins are less likely to commit crime than the general population
• C) investigate the claim that twins are more likely to commit crime than only children
• D) investigate the extent of influence that environmental and genetic factors have on crime

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Definitions:

Equally Likely

A situation in probability theory where all outcomes are considered to have the same chance of occurring.

Store Clerk

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Age at Retirement

The age at which an individual chooses to leave their long-term employment, transitioning from full-time work to retirement.

Joint Frequency Distribution

A statistical measure showing the frequency of two variables occurring simultaneously.