When Data Are in Nominal Form, the Only Information Provided

question 108

Multiple Choice

When data are in nominal form, the only information provided is

• A) the frequency of occurrence within categories
• B) greater than or less than, but not how much greater or less
• C) the value of absolute zero
• D) nominal data provide no information to the researcher

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Definitions:

Accommodation

In cognitive psychology, the process by which individuals adjust their schemas (mental models) to incorporate new information.

Feature Detectors

Feature detectors are specialized brain cells that identify specific elements in the visual field, like shapes, angles, or movements.

Fovea

A small depression in the retina of the eye where visual acuity is highest due to a high concentration of cones.

Bipolar Cells

Cells located in the retina that function as intermediaries between photoreceptors and ganglion cells, playing a crucial role in visual processing.