Large Psychological Data Sets Are Being Made Available on the Internet

question 40

Multiple Choice

Large psychological data sets are being made available on the Internet so that

• A) the data may be analyzed for relationships not considered by the original researchers
• B) researchers can mimic experimental techniques
• C) as part of new National Institute of Health guidelines
• D) researchers know what other researchers are working

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Concentration

The amount of a substance per defined space or volume; in a solution, it is the amount of solute dissolved in a unit volume of solvent.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified through distillation, removing impurities and minerals.