For Measuring Spatial Memory in Rats the Platform Is Placed

question 56

Multiple Choice

For measuring spatial memory in rats the platform is placed in one location for numerous trials to measure _____,whereas the platform is placed in a new location on each trial for measuring _____.

• A) place learning;matching-to-place learning
• B) matching-to-place learning;place learning
• C) matching-to-place learning;landmark learning
• D) landmark learning;matching-to-place learning

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Definitions:

Chi-squared Test

A rephrased definition: A statistical test that measures the discrepancy between observed results and the results expected under a specific hypothesis, often used to assess goodness of fit or independence in categorical variables.

Chi-squared Method

A statistical test used to determine the level of significance of the observed association between categorical variables.

Contingency Table

A matrix-style table that represents the frequency distribution of variables.

One-tail Test

A statistical hypothesis test where the area of interest is in only one tail of the distribution.