In Science, a Range of Possible Values Resulting from a Measurement

question 36

Multiple Choice

In science, a range of possible values resulting from a measurement is referred to as

• A) a deviation
• B) bias
• C) an error
• D) an uncertainty

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Definitions:

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear containing the ossicles, which connect the eardrum to the oval window and amplify sound waves.

Cochlea

The fluid-filled, snail-shaped, bony chamber in the inner ear that contains the basilar membrane and its hair cells (the sound receptors).

Basilar Membranes

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound, playing a key role in the sensory coding of auditory signals.

Tectorial Membranes

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that is involved in the auditory sensing process, by interacting with hair cells to facilitate hearing.