A Description of the Number of Times That the Various

question 34

Multiple Choice

A description of the number of times that the various attributes of a variable are observed in a sample is called a _____.

• A)frequency distribution
• B)mean
• C)measure of dispersion
• D)contingency table
• E)multivariable table

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Definitions:

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that strengthens or increases the frequency or likelihood of a behavior when it occurs.

Biological Need

Fundamental requirements that organisms need to maintain life, such as food, water, and shelter.

Probability

A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable outcomes to the total number of possible outcomes.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, where an association is made between a behavior and a consequence for that behavior.