Evidence for the Extremely Small Effects of Shared Family Environment

question 45

Multiple Choice

Evidence for the extremely small effects of shared family environment includes the low correlations

• A)across biological siblings for personality traits.
• B)between adopted children's personality traits in the same family.
• C)between adopted and biological children in the same family for personality traits.
• D)between adopted children and their parents personality traits.

Construct and analyze linear regression equations from given data.

Utilize statistical tools to validate the relationships between variables and hypothesis testing.

Determine the value and significance of slopes and Y-intercepts in defining relationships between variables.

Understand how to calculate the Y-intercept in linear regression analysis.

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