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Francis Galton asked his participants to identify other twins who might want to participate in his study. This technique is called __________.
 
  a. random assignment
  b. friend sampling
  c. the ripple effect
  d. snowball sampling

Question 2

What is the most common research method for answering the nature-versus-nurture question about genetics and the environment?
 
  a. a twin study
  b. a friend study
  c. a neighbor study
  d. an extended family study


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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D: snowball sampling

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A: a twin study


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Reply #2 on: Jun 21, 2018
Thank you


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