Regression to the Mean Should Not Occur If

question 45

Multiple Choice

Regression to the mean should not occur if:

• A) many measurements are taken
• B) each measurement is error free
• C) measurements are not reliable
• D) only one measurement is taken

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary electrical impulses that travel across the membrane of nerve cells, facilitating neuronal communication.

Synapse

The junction between two neurons or between a neuron and muscle fiber, where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted.

All-or-none Law

A principle stating that the strength of a response of a nerve or muscle fiber is not dependent on the strength of the stimulus. If a stimulus is above a certain threshold, a nerve or muscle fiber will fire.

Physiological Explanation

Physiological explanation involves interpreting behaviors, functions, or responses in terms of the biological processes and structures underlying them.