In Testing for the Differences Between the Means of Two

question 5

Short Answer

In testing for the differences between the means of two related populations, we assume that the differences follow a ________ distribution.

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Definitions:

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons that sense the position and movement of the body parts.

Pacinian Corpuscles

Sensory receptors that detect mechanical changes and vibrations, contributing to the sensation of touch and pressure.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors within the skin that respond to stretch and twisting, contributing to the sense of body position and touch.

Merkel Disks

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch, contributing to the sensation of texture and pressure.