In Which Situation Would You Calculate a Correlation Coefficient

question 65

Multiple Choice

In which situation would you calculate a correlation coefficient

• A) when studying the effects of 3 types of music on study habits
• B) when studying the association between computer gaming and caffeine usage
• C) when studying the types of cries that infants make
• D) when studying the effects of practice on memorization

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Definitions:

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, carrying information about external or internal conditions.

Gamma Motor Neurons

Neurons that control the contraction of intrafusal muscle fibers in muscle spindles, helping to regulate muscle tone and sensitivity of stretch reflexes.

Muscle Spindle

A sensory receptor located within muscles that detects changes in muscle length, contributing to the sense of body position.

Action Potentials

Rapid and temporary changes in the electrical membrane potential of a cell, allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses along neurons.