Which of the following types of studies is not used to investigate heritability?
A)Twin studies
B)Adoption studies
C)Family relatedness studies
D)Avuncular studies

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Avuncular studies are used to determine the genetic relatedness between an individual and their uncle or aunt, but are not typically used to investigate heritability as it does not involve the comparison of traits between individuals with varying degrees of genetic relatedness. Twin studies, adoption studies, and family relatedness studies are all commonly used to investigate heritability.

Which of the Following Types of Studies Is Not Used