Dr Patel Is Putting Together a Research Study

question 9

Multiple Choice

Dr. Patel is putting together a research study. She is interested in understanding if there is a relationship between certain sports and grade point averages of high school students. While Dr. Patel understands that this is not a causal relationship, she believes it is important to first see if there is any relationship at all between these two variables. Dr. Patel is employing ______.

• A) experimental research
• B) correlational research
• C) a case study
• D) sequential research

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem, involved in various functions including regulation of wakefulness and sleep.

Midbrain

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

Medulla

The base of the brainstem; it controls vital life-sustaining functions like heartbeat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion.

Corpus Callosum

A wide band of nerve fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.