Jeffrey is a toddler who lives in the United States and has regular medical checkups. Anna is a toddler who lives in a nonindustrialized country and does not receive regular medical checkups. Which of the following statements best describes the expected growth of Jeffrey and/or Anna?
A. Anna will grow just as tall and fast as Jeffrey because growth is mainly due to maturation.
B. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he lives in a country with good sanitation, nutrition, and access to medical care.
C. Jeffrey will grow taller and faster than Anna because he is a boy.
D. Anna will grow taller and faster than Jeffrey because she is a girl.
Answer: B
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The number of subjects to be used in an experiment should depend mainly on
a. the size of the effect b. the anticipated variability of the data c. the number available d. both a and b
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