A Specific Mechanism or Strategy the Researcher Uses to Collect,manipulate,or

question 9

Multiple Choice

A specific mechanism or strategy the researcher uses to collect,manipulate,or interpret data is known as a:

• A)research tool.
• B)research method.
• C)statistical test.
• D)theory.

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Definitions:

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and are involved in the regulation of bone density.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone tissue that allow for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between osteocytes.

Osteons

The fundamental unit of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae of mineralized matrix.

Lacunae

Small spaces, cavities, or gaps found in various tissues, often referring to the spaces in bone or cartilage that contain cells.