Carrie Takes Notes on the Behaviours Exhibited by College Students

question 47

Multiple Choice

Carrie takes notes on the behaviours exhibited by college students attending a frat party. What kind of study is Carrie doing?

• A) a longitudinal study
• B) a systematic observational study
• C) an experimental study
• D) a sequential study

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, leading to developmental and physical characteristic differences.

Mental Retardation

An outdated and now considered offensive term for intellectual disability, which is characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Mutations

Permanent alterations in genes or chromosomes that may produce harmful characteristics.

Heritability

The proportion of variation in a trait among individuals that can be attributed to genetic variations.