From a Population of Size 500, a Random Sample of 50

question 103

Multiple Choice

From a population of size 500, a random sample of 50 items is selected. The mode of the sample

• A) must be 500.
• B) must be equal to the mode of population, if the sample is truly random.
• C) must be equal to the mean of the population, if the sample is truly random.
• D) can be larger, smaller or equal to the mode of the population.

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Definitions:

Axon

A long, slender projection of a neuron that transmits electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body to other neurons or to muscles or glands.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Dendrite

Branched extensions of a neuron that act to conduct the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive signals from other neurons or sensory inputs.