A study of identical twins may be considered an ideal example of a ______.
A) double-blind study
B) match subjects design
C) linkage analysis
D) randomized control trial

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A match subjects design compares two subjects who are identical or nearly identical in all relevant variables except the variable being tested. Identical twins are a perfect example of this as they share the same genetic makeup and similar environmental factors. Double-blind studies, linkage analyses, and randomized control trials all involve different types of experimental designs and are not directly applicable to a study of identical twins.

A Study of Identical Twins May Be Considered an Ideal