The Problems Associated with Twin Studies and Adoption Studies

question 122

Multiple Choice

The problems associated with twin studies and adoption studies

• A) are not serious enough to cause concern.
• B) can be minimized by using both kinds of studies to see if they yield similar results.
• C) can be minimized by using only one kind of study, so potential flaws are not multiplied.
• D) are insurmountable.

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Definitions:

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to research and experimentation characterized by observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusions.

Observing Some Phenomenon

The act of carefully watching, tracking, or analyzing an occurrence, event, or thing to gather data and draw conclusions.

Scientific Method

A systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

Case Studies

In-depth analyses of a single event, situation, or individual to explore and understand underlying principles or phenomena.