When a Scientist Investigates a Phenomenon in an Inductive Way

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a scientist investigates a phenomenon in an inductive way, he or she seeks to

• A) Discover concrete facts from abstract theories
• B) Create abstract theories from concrete observations
• C) Test abstract hypotheses with concrete observations
• D) Disprove common misunderstanding with experiments

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Definitions:

Neurons

Neurons are the basic working units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Cell Body

The spherical part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and connects to the dendrites and axon, critical for processing information.

Axon

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

Dendrites

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and convey them toward the cell body.