A researcher has collected nationwide data for the age of mothers at the time they give birth and the incidence of Down syndrome.What relationship between maternal age and Down syndrome is this researcher likely to find?

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Studies have consistently shown that the incidence of Down syndrome increases with maternal age, particularly among women who are 35 years or older. Therefore, it is likely that the researcher will find a significant positive correlation between maternal age and Down syndrome incidence.

A Researcher Has Collected Nationwide Data for the Age of Mothers