The Branch of Statistics That Allows Researchers to Test Their

question 31

Multiple Choice

The branch of statistics that allows researchers to test their hypotheses is called ____ statistics.

• A)causal
• B)descriptive
• C)inferential
• D)deductive

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Calcium Ion Influx

Calcium ion influx involves the movement of calcium ions (Ca2+) into a cell, triggering various physiological processes, including muscle contraction, neurotransmitter release, and gene expression.

Axon Terminal

The very end of a branch of a neuron's axon, a structure that releases neurotransmitters to signal other neurons.

Exocytosis

A process by which a cell transports secretory products through the cell membrane to the outside of the cell in vesicles.