Professor McKenzie's research suggests that approximately 30 percent of the variation in SAT scores among a large group of high school students can be attributed to genetic differences among the students.The 30-percent figure represents an assessment of
A) polygenetic factors.
B) the family-environment effect.
C) heritability.
D) general intelligence.

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The 30-percent figure represents the extent to which SAT scores can be attributed to genetic differences among the students, which is a measure of heritability.

Professor McKenzie's Research Suggests That Approximately 30 Percent of the Variation