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Response to Commentaries: Meta-Analysis of Probability Samples and Other New Evidence

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  1. As defined in the target article, OBOR = (homosexuals’ older brothers ÷ homosexuals’ other siblings) ÷ (heterosexuals’ older brothers ÷ heterosexuals’ other siblings), where other siblings = older sisters + younger brothers + younger sisters. An OBOR of 1.00 represents no effect of sexual orientation; values over 1.00 are positive evidence for the fraternal birth order effect.

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Blanchard, R. Response to Commentaries: Meta-Analysis of Probability Samples and Other New Evidence. Arch Sex Behav 47, 49–57 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-017-1134-y

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