A Source of Error That Is of Particular Concern for Researchers

question 82

Multiple Choice

A source of error that is of particular concern for researchers studying genetically linked disorders is ____.

• A) the difficulty involved in finding probands
• B) the difficulty of getting family members of probands to participate in the research
• C) accurate reporting of whether people related to the probands are sick or well
• D) getting funding to carry out the research

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Definitions:

Describing Behaviour

The act of observing and documenting actions and reactions of individuals in order to understand, analyze, or change behavior.

Correlation Coefficient

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, showing the strength and direction of their relationship.

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables in which one variable increases as the other decreases, indicating an inverse association.

Physical Strength

Refers to the maximum amount of force that a muscle or group of muscles can exert in a single effort.