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Does mom's gene decide baby's sex
Variable:
maboygrl
Module:
Science Knowledge & Attitudes
Subject:
Knowledge
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Science
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Survey Questions
Questions associated with this variable:
It is the mother’s gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl.
Year Availability
Available in 1 of 32 years total. Hover over a year to see ballot information.
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Summary by Year
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Code
Label
1
True
2
False
8
Dont know
9
No answer
0
Not applicable
2008
41
176
35
2
1769
Summary Statistics
Valid cases
217
Missing cases
62249