What Is a Group of People Chosen from a Defined

question 152

Multiple Choice

What is a group of people chosen from a defined population to be survey respondents or research participants called?

• A) a quota
• B) a cluster
• C) a sample
• D) a community

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Definitions:

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often referring to neurotransmitters or synaptic inputs that increase the likelihood of a neuron firing an action potential.

Parkinson's Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including mood, sleep, learning, and the reward system, influencing both movement and emotional responses.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle contraction and the modulation of alertness, memory, and learning.