There Is an Area of the Hypothalamus That Typically Differs

question 78

Multiple Choice

There is an area of the hypothalamus that typically differs in size between men and women.Research has found that the size of this area in gay men is comparable to that of heterosexual women.What is the most reasonable interpretation of this finding?

• A) This area of the hypothalamus plays a role in the development of sexual orientation.
• B) This area of the hypothalamus develops in response to sexual orientation.
• C) This area of the hypothalamus is influenced by the same underlying genetic pattern as sexual orientation.
• D) A causal connection cannot be deduced from this finding.

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Definitions:

Margin of Error

A measure of the uncertainty or potential error in the results of a survey or experiment, often expressed as a plus-minus figure.

Standard Deviation

A statistical measure that quantifies the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of data values.

Mean Height

The average height of a group of individuals, calculated by summing their heights and dividing by the number of individuals.

Confidence Interval

A spectrum of values obtained from statistics of a sample, which is likely to encompass the actual population parameter at a specific probability level.