A Significant Pearson R

question 29

Multiple Choice

A significant Pearson r

• A) may be generalized to any population
• B) may only be generalized to the population from which the sample measures were selected
• C) may only be generalized to finite populations
• D) may never be generalized to a population

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Definitions:

Chemoreception

The biological process by which organisms detect chemical stimuli in their environment.

Sensory Receptors

Specialized cells that detect stimulus information and transmit it to sensory (afferent) nerves and the brain.

Mechanoreception

The physiological process by which organisms sense mechanical changes in their environment, including touch, pressure, stretch, and sound.

Sensory Adaptation

A change in the responsiveness of the sensory system based on the average level of surrounding stimulation.