A Researcher Collects Demographic Data on the Marital Status of the Study

question 6

Multiple Choice

A researcher collects demographic data on the marital status of the study subjects. The variable is measured as married/divorced/separated/widowed/never married/cohabitating. What would be the most appropriate measure of central tendency?

• A) Mean
• B) Median
• C) Mode
• D) Any of these measures of central tendency would be appropriate.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Tyrosine Hydroxylase

An enzyme involved in the synthesis of dopamine, a neurotransmitter crucial for movement, mood regulation, and decision-making.

Ionotropic Receptors

A type of neurotransmitter receptor that forms an ion channel pore, which opens to allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in response to the binding of a neurotransmitter.

Metabotropic Receptors

A type of G-protein coupled receptor found in cells that interacts with neurotransmitters to produce longer-lasting effects through a series of biochemical reactions.