The Hypothesis That Two Phenomena Are Unrelated Except Perhaps by Random

question 7

Multiple Choice

The hypothesis that two phenomena are unrelated except perhaps by random chance is called ________.

• A) scientific foolishness
• B) the randomness conjecture
• C) the affirmation of chance
• D) the null hypothesis

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Definitions:

Coalition Tactics

Strategies used by individuals or groups to form alliances in order to achieve a common goal, often seen in politics and organizational behavior.

Influence

The ability to impact the personality, growth, or actions of an individual or entity, or the impact in itself.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique used to encourage desired behavior by rewarding positive actions.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that involves the removal of an aversive stimulus following a desired behavior to increase the frequency of that behavior.