Why Is the Use of Polynomial Functional Forms Typical in Trying

question 20

Multiple Choice

Why is the use of polynomial functional forms typical in trying to estimate non-linear functional forms?

• A) They yield more efficient estimates than other non-linear functional forms.
• B) They offer a high degree of flexibility.
• C) They provide coefficients that have elasticities as interpretations.
• D) They have standard errors that are easier to interpret.

---

Definitions:

Transduction

The process by which foreign DNA is introduced into a cell by a virus or viral vector. In sensory science, it refers to the conversion of a stimulus into a signal by a sensory receptor.

Electrical Impulse

A signal that travels along the axon of a neuron, typically as a result of nerve cell activation.

Precentral Gyrus

A region of the frontal lobe in the brain responsible for voluntary movement, including the motor cortex.

Synaptic Vesicles

Small sacs within presynaptic nerve terminals that store neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft upon stimulation.