If the Absolute Value of the Correlation Is 0

question 42

Multiple Choice

If the absolute value of the correlation is 0.9,the error in prediction will be ______.

• A)high
• B)low
• C)very low
• D)0

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distortion

Perceptual distortion refers to inaccuracies or misinterpretations of sensory input, caused by biases, preconceptions, or psychological influences, affecting how information is perceived and processed.

Intermittent Reinforcement Schedule

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.

Fixed Interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or consequences are presented at fixed time intervals, promoting a specific pattern of behavior over time.

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in which a reward occurs after each instance of a behavior or set of behaviors.