Which of the Following Is True of the Last Step

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the last step of the scientific process?

• A) It requires the use of inductive and deductive reasoning to arrive at conclusions.
• B) It involves an objective evaluation of all evidence collected in a case followed by an estimation of the probability that the hypothesis is valid.
• C) It involves use of techniques such as financial statements analysis.
• D) It requires the forensic accountant to form a working hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Non-associative Learning

A type of learning in which an organism’s response to a stimulus changes in the absence of any association with a positive or negative reinforcement.

Sensitization

An increased reaction to a stimulus following repeated exposure to it, often used in the context of allergic reactions or drug tolerance.

Long-term Potentiation

A lasting increase in signal transmission between two neurons that results from their simultaneous activation, believed to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Synaptic Connections

The points at which neurons (nerve cells) communicate with each other, passing messages through chemical signals.