One measure of _____________ is to calculate the correlation (r) between twins on a given trait and compare the correlation between MZ twins and DZ twins.

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The measure being described is heritability, which is calculated by comparing the correlation between MZ twins (who share 100% of their genes) and the correlation between DZ twins (who share only 50% of their genes on average). A higher correlation between MZ twins suggests a stronger genetic influence on the trait, indicating higher heritability.

One Measure of _____________ Is to Calculate the Correlation (R)