Dr Rogan Calculates a Correlation Coefficient of -0

question 1

True/False

Dr. Rogan calculates a correlation coefficient of -0.98 between the amount of marijuana smoked and short-term memory capacity. From this correlation coefficient, Dr. Rogan can conclude that marijuana consumption and short-term memory capacity are negatively correlated.

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Definitions:

Peripheral System

Refers to the peripheral nervous system, which consists of all the nerves that branch out from the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) to the rest of the body, facilitating communication between the CNS and the limbs and organs.

Autonomic Nervous

Part of the nervous system that controls involuntary actions of the visceral muscles and internal organs, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Brain

The central organ of the human nervous system, housed in the skull and responsible for controlling and coordinating all voluntary and involuntary activities, along with processing sensory information.

Digestion

The biological process by which food is broken down into simpler substances for the body to use as energy or building blocks.