Experiments Involve Manipulation, Control, and Measurement of Variables in Order

question 52

True/False

Experiments involve manipulation, control, and measurement of variables in order to allow for causal inference.

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A condition of mild to severe intellectual disability and associated physical disorders caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Extra Chromosome

The presence of an additional chromosome in the genetic material of an organism, which can lead to genetic disorders.

Intellectual Disability

A condition of limited mental ability, indicated by an intelligence score of 70 or below and difficulty in adapting to the demands of life; varies from mild to profound.

Terman's Studies

A series of longitudinal studies led by Lewis Terman that focused on the development and characteristics of gifted children over their lifespan.