In reviewing a recent study, it was noted that 15-year-old boys were 6" taller, and girls were 3" taller than their counterparts 30 years earlier. What would this be termed?

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This is termed a secular trend, which refers to the observable pattern over several generations where individuals tend to be larger in size or mature earlier, often due to improvements in nutrition and health care.

In Reviewing a Recent Study, It Was Noted That 15-Year-Old