Regarding Paternal Factors,autism Is Linked to

question 53

Multiple Choice

Regarding paternal factors,autism is linked to

• A)the father using cocaine.
• B)the father drinking at time of conception.
• C)fathers under the age of 20.
• D)fathers over the age of 40.

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Definitions:

Total SS

The total sum of squares in a dataset is a measure of the total variability of the dataset, including both the explained and unexplained variance by a model or variable.

Regression Slope Coefficient

A number that represents the degree of change in the dependent variable for a one-unit change in the independent variable within a regression model.

Simple Linear Regression

A statistical method used to model the relationship between a single independent variable and a dependent variable by fitting a linear equation to observed data.

Least Squares Regression

A statistical method used to estimate the coefficients of a regression model by minimizing the differences between observed and predicted values.