A researcher wants to be able to make precise claims about both the structure and the function of the brain. It will be best if she uses ________ to accomplish both goals.

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Functional MRI (fMRI) allows researchers to observe both the structure of the brain and areas of brain activity (function) by measuring changes in blood flow. This makes it a powerful tool for making precise claims about the brain's structure and function simultaneously.  The fMRI detects magnetic changes in blood flow to cells in the brain, allowing identification of cognitive functions such as attention, perception, language processing, and memory.

A Researcher Wants to Be Able to Make Precise Claims