A Relationship Might Exist in a Sample Even Though It

question 102

Multiple Choice

A relationship might exist in a sample even though it does not exist in the population,because of:

• A)idiosyncratic variance
• B)incorrect inference
• C)confounding variables
• D)sampling error

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Definitions:

Nociception

The process wherein sensory nerve cells are stimulated in response to harmful stimuli resulting in the perception of pain.

Sensory Tracts

Pathways in the nervous system that relay sensory information from the body to the brain.

Dorsal Tracts

Nerve pathways in the spinal cord that transmit sensory information from the body to the brain.

Acute

A condition or phenomenon that is severe but of a short duration, often referring to illness or symptoms.