Which Set of Siblings Would We Expect to Have the MOST

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which set of siblings would we expect to have the MOST similar IQ scores?

• A)Brad and Chad,ages 9 and 10,who live in the same house
• B)Ellie and Kelly,ages 9 and 10,who live apart
• C)Ned and Fred,ages 13 and 8,who live apart
• D)Annie and Fannie,ages 13 and 8,who live in the same house

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Definitions:

Economic Research

The systematic study of the economy or economic phenomena, involving the collection and analysis of data to enhance understanding of economic processes.

Selection Bias

A distortion in the statistical analysis caused by a non-random selection of data, leading to misleading conclusions.

Random Sample

A subset of individuals chosen from a larger set, where each individual has an equal chance of being selected.

Selection Bias

The bias introduced into research results when participants are not randomly chosen, potentially causing the sample to not accurately represent the larger population.