Suppose the Heritability Estimate of Mathematical Ability Is 0

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose the heritability estimate of mathematical ability is 0.90,and two mathematical geniuses have children.What does one know for certain about the mathematical ability of the children?

• A)The majority of the children from this couple will be mathematical geniuses as well.
• B)The children will require practice to become mathematical geniuses like their parents.
• C)Practice will have little influence on whether the children become mathematical geniuses or not.
• D)No predictions can be made with respect to the mathematical abilities of the children.

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