A Single Name That Is Used for Two or More

question 54

Multiple Choice

A single name that is used for two or more different attributes best defines:

• A) homonym.
• B) synonym.
• C) transitive dependency.
• D) alias.
• E) antonym.

Understand the difference between positive and negative correlations and their real-world implications.

Recognize the limitations of correlational studies in determining causality.

Understand the basics of experimental design and how it differs from correlational studies.

Identify and explain the role of confounding variables in experimental research.

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Definitions:

Blood Clot

A mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to prevent bleeding, which can sometimes lead to pathological blockages.

Thalidomide

A sedative used in the 1960s that has been linked to birth defects, especially deformed or absent limbs.

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling and/or staying asleep.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, these siblings result from the fertilization of two separate eggs by two separate sperm and share about 50% of their DNA.