When Combined with Brain-Imaging Techniques, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Allows Researchers

question 19

Multiple Choice

When combined with brain-imaging techniques, transcranial magnetic stimulation allows researchers to

• A) draw cause and effect conclusions.
• B) apply correlational inferences.
• C) make naturalistic observations.
• D) eliminate bias from their work.

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Definitions:

Correlational Studies

Correlational studies are research methods that examine the relationship between two or more variables to determine if a statistically significant association exists, without inferring cause and effect.

Correlation

A statistical measure that indicates the extent to which two variables fluctuate together, without necessarily implying causation.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.