Which of the Following Is an Example of a Variable

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a variable measured at the ratio level of measurement?

• A) Income in dollars
• B) An index of depression with a potential range of 10 to 100
• C) A person's ethnicity
• D) Military rank
• E) Socioeconomic status measured as high, medium, and low

Grasp the concept of alleles and their role in genetic variation.

Appreciate the theories explaining altruistic behavior in animals and their application to understanding human behavior.

Understand the concept of heritability and its calculation in different traits or behaviors.

Analyze the role of genetics versus environment in shaping individual differences in traits such as intelligence and happiness.

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Definitions:

Liquid Iron Preparations

Oral formulations used to treat or prevent iron deficiency and anemia, providing iron in a liquid form for easier absorption.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs to be exhaled.

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

A common type of anemia resulting from inadequate levels of iron in the body, leading to a reduction in the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin.

Hematopoietic System

The body's system responsible for the production of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, primarily occurring in the bone marrow.