According to Research Examining the Relationship Between Genotype and Environment

question 3

Multiple Choice

According to research examining the relationship between genotype and environment to intellectual abilities, which of the following pairs of individuals will be MOST similar in intelligence?

• A) Casey and Jordan, who are biological siblings
• B) Eileen and Sarah, who are mother and daughter
• C) Hugh and Connor, who are grandfather and grandson
• D) Maleeka and Chantel, who are adopted siblings

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Definitions:

Treatment

In research, an intervention or condition that is applied to a group of subjects to observe its effects, often compared to a control group without the intervention.

Extended Period

A length of time that is longer than average or expected, often used in the context of research to indicate the duration of a study or observation.

Independent Variable

A factor in scientific research that is intentionally changed to examine its impact on a dependent outcome.

Selection Bias

A distortion in a statistical analysis resulting from the method of collecting samples, where some members of the intended population are less likely to be included than others.