The Variance Can Never Be Negative

question 38

True/False

The variance can never be negative.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Anything in the environment that elicits a response from an organism or a psychological system.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that proposes the perception of sound pitch is determined by the location of maximum vibration on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Pitch Perception

The ability of an individual to recognize and differentiate sounds based on their frequency, enabling us to identify musical notes, tones, and the inflection in speech.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that plays a key role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.