The T-Distribution Was Derived in Order to Account for the Extreme

question 41

True/False

The t-distribution was derived in order to account for the extreme scores more likely to occur in small samples.

---

Definitions:

Basal Ganglia

Nuclei at the base of the cerebrum involved in controlling motor functions.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem that plays a role in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, emotion, reason, and language.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, playing a key role in regulating vital functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.