The Heritability of Body Mass Index Is About _____ Percent

question 206

Multiple Choice

The heritability of body mass index is about _____ percent.

• A)45
• B)65
• C)75
• D)85

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Definitions:

Independent Variables

Independent variables are the variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed to observe their effect on dependent variables.

Placebo Effects

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Experimenter Bias

A form of cognitive bias that can affect the outcome of research, originating from the researcher's expectations, attitudes, or behaviors influencing the subjects or results.

Research Design

The overall strategy and structure of an investigation aiming to answer research questions by outlining procedures for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.