When Displaying Time on the Horizontal Axis, Why Is It

question 5

Multiple Choice

When displaying time on the horizontal axis, why is it important to represent time continuously?

• A) Representing time in a discontinuous manner can hide variability in the data
• B) Displaying time continuously allows the investigator to save space on the axis
• C) By depicting time in a continuous manner, the researcher decreases the likelihood that the data will be influenced by extraneous variables
• D) Displaying a continuous measure of time increases the likelihood that the data are reliable

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Definitions:

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit in which components are connected across common points or junctions, allowing multiple paths for the current.

Resistor Current

The current flowing through a resistor, determined by the voltage across the resistor and its resistance according to Ohm's law.

Phase Angle

The difference in phase between the inputs and outputs of a system, often measured in degrees or radians.

Parallel Circuit

An electrical circuit in which components are connected so that the same voltage is applied to each component, but the total current is divided among the components.