A Manufacturer of Automobile Transmissions Uses Three Different Processes

question 21

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer of automobile transmissions uses three different processes.Management ordered a study of the production costs to see if there is a difference among the three processes.A summary of the findings is shown below. What is the calculated F?

• A)0.086
• B)1.168
• C)11.56
• D)13.50

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and is inherently rewarding.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any conditioning.

Immediate Reinforcer

A reward or consequence that follows directly after a behavior, enhancing the likelihood of that behavior recurring.