The Fact That Intelligence "Runs in Families" Does NOT Necessarily

question 177

Multiple Choice

The fact that intelligence "runs in families" does NOT necessarily prove a genetic component to intelligence because:

• A)research rarely conducts genotypes on the actual family members studied.
• B)family members share a similar environment.
• C)family members are not as genetically similar as believed in earlier times.
• D)few studies have conducted intelligence research on identical twins.

Distinguish between dependent, independent, criterion, and predicted variables in the context of regression.

Understand the conditions under which variables in a multiple regression should be related or independent.

Understand the basic concepts of linear regression.

Differentiate between simple linear regression and multiple regression.

---

Definitions:

False Statements

Intentionally dishonest declarations or representations, especially ones made under circumstances where truthfulness is expected or required.

Tax Returns

The documents filed with a taxing authority that report income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information.

Penalties

Sanctions or punishments imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Taxpayer

An individual or entity obligated to pay taxes to governmental authorities based on earnings or property ownership.