An Action Potential Refers to

question 24

Multiple Choice

An action potential refers to

• A)an exchange of positive and negative ions across the axon membrane
• B)the release of chemicals into the synapse
• C)the stimulation of dendrites
• D)positive ions flowing out of the neuron

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Definitions:

Population Mean

The average of all the values in a population; it is a parameter that represents the central point of a population distribution.

Unbiased Estimator

A statistical estimator that, on average, accurately reflects the parameter it estimates, without systematic error.

Sampling Distribution

The likelihood distribution of a statistic derived from a random sample.

Biased Estimator

An estimator is considered biased if it consistently overestimates or underestimates the parameter it is estimating.