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swpotter12

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In twin studies the key comparison involves determining how many pairs of twins either have the same disorder or are free of the disorder; this involves the calculation of
 
  a. discordance rates.
  b. concordance rates.
  c. shared environment rates.
  d. nonshared environment rates.

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Similar concordance rates for a given trait in monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins suggests that the trait may be due to
 
  a. genetic causes.
  b. endocrine causes.
  c. environmental causes.
  d. phonotypical causes.


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diana chang

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c.


swpotter12

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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