Dr. Sontag, a behavioral geneticist, wants to study the heritability of musical talent. Which of these would be a plausible first step in her research? A) Ask a random sample of college students how many records and CDs they and their parents have. B) Construct a questionnaire about childhood musical experiences, and send it to a sample of symphony orchestra members C) Set up a booth in the local shopping mall in which parents and children can record themselves singing together D) Recruit pairs of identical and fraternal twins who are willing to participate in the research

Dr. Sontag, a behavioral geneticist, wants to study the heritability of musical talent. Which of these would be a plausible first step in her research? A) Ask a random sample of college students how many records and CDs they and their parents have. B) Construct a questionnaire about childhood musical experiences, and send it to a sample of symphony orchestra members C) Set up a booth in the local shopping mall in which parents and children can record themselves singing together D) Recruit pairs of identical and fraternal twins who are willing to participate in the research

Essentials Of Human Development

1st Edition

ISBN:9781285647357

Author:Kail

Publisher:Kail

Chapter6: Off To School: Cognitive And Physical Development In Middle Childhood

Section6.2: Aptitudes For School

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