What Do Observational and Correlational Research Have in Common

question 188

Multiple Choice

What do observational and correlational research have in common?

• A) They cannot answer causal questions.
• B) They can describe social behavior.
• C) They cannot predict behavior.
• D) They can use random assignment.

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that are genetically identical because they were formed from a single fertilized egg that split into two, sharing 100% of their DNA.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, they develop from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, resulting in genetically distinctive siblings.

Teratogens

Agents, such as chemicals, viruses, or radiation, that can cause congenital anomalies or developmental malformations in a fetus when exposed during pregnancy.

Down's Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by physical growth delays and moderate to mild intellectual disability.