Which Study Could Be Rejected on the Grounds of Testimonial

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which study could be rejected on the grounds of testimonial data?

• A)A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in the laboratory using a sample size of 20 beetles.
• B)A study about the effects of herbicide on Japanese beetles was conducted in Illinois using a 20 acre field as a study site.
• C)A study about the effectiveness of antacids in a study group of of 200 people who suffer from ulcers.
• D)A study about the impact zebra mussels have upon the Great Lakes.
• E)A study consisting of 200 test subjects who are interested in a new weight loss pill.

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Definitions:

Kinship Studies

Studies that use naturally occurring conditions provided by kinship relations to estimate genetic and environmental contributions to a phenotypic trait.

Genetic Influences

The impact of genes inherited from parents on an individual's traits, characteristics, and likelihood of developing certain conditions or diseases.

Phenotypic Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its phenotype in response to changes in the environment.

Genetic Contributions

pertains to the influence of genes inherited from parents on various traits of an individual, including physical characteristics, health, and behavior.