Data Analysis in a Quantitative Study Should

question 31

Multiple Choice

Data analysis in a quantitative study should

• A) include many types of statistical procedures so that it is clear why the hypothesis was found to be significant or not.
• B) not be written up in great detail or length because this does not directly clarify the important conclusions and implications.
• C) include the simplest, most powerful, and appropriate statistics for the problem at hand.
• D) All of these are true.
• E) None of these is true.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along a neuron's axon, transmitting information throughout the nervous system.

Milliseconds

A unit of time equal to one thousandth of a second, often used to measure very short durations, especially in scientific contexts.

Absolute Refractory Period

A phase during which a neuron is incapable of firing again immediately after an action potential, ensuring the signal only moves in one direction.

Action Potentials

Quick, electrical impulses that travel down a neuron's axon, allowing neurons to communicate with each other.