A Researcher States That a Sample of 100 Shoppers Spend

question 11

Multiple Choice

A researcher states that a sample of 100 shoppers spend 112 ± 40 (M ± SEM) dollars on groceries each week.Which value is the standard error of the mean?

• A) 112
• B) 40
• C) 100
• D) the standard error of the mean is not reported in the article

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Definitions:

Motor neurons

Nerve cells that transmit impulses from the spinal cord or brain to muscles or glands, enabling movements and actions.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, such as sodium, potassium, and calcium, vital for various bodily functions including muscle contractions and the maintenance of fluid balance.

Nerve impulses

Bioelectric signals that transmit information along nerve fibers, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Calcium

A mineral essential for life, important in bone health, muscle function, and nervous system signalling.