Action Potentials ____

question 84

Multiple Choice

Action potentials ____.

• A)can move up or down an axon, away from or towards the cell body
• B)move in a one way direction towards the cell body
• C)move in a one way direction away from the cell body
• D)can jump from cell to cell
• E)occur only once

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, it is the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Internal Validity

The degree to which an experiment or study accurately measures or tests what it intends to, without the influence of external factors.

Operationalizing

The process of defining a research variable in practical, measurable terms, allowing it to be quantitatively or qualitatively analyzed.

Generalizability

The extent to which research findings are applicable to other settings or groups beyond the studied sample.