The Index That Allows a Test User to Compare Two

question 95

Multiple Choice

The index that allows a test user to compare two people's scores on a specific test to determine if the true scores are likely to be different is

• A) the standard error of the mean.
• B) the standard error of the difference.
• C) the standard deviation.
• D) the correlation coefficient.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated to increase the efficiency of neurotransmission in the brain.

Myelination

The process of developing a myelin sheath around the nerves, which significantly speeds up the transmission of nerve signals.

Vaccine-preventable Disease

Illnesses for which effective immunizations exist, allowing for their prevention through vaccination.

Synapse

The intersection or gap between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons; the gap that neurotransmitters must cross.