What Measure of Variability Is the Square Root of the Variance

question 3

Multiple Choice

What measure of variability is the square root of the variance?

• A) the mean
• B) the mean deviation
• C) the standard deviation
• D) the inter-quartile range

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Definitions:

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the study of observable behavior.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, a psychologist and behaviorist known for his development of the operant conditioning theory, emphasizing the influence of external stimuli on behavior.

Biological Predisposition

Rephrased from Genetic Predispositions: The inherent genetic makeup that increases the likelihood of an individual developing certain conditions or traits.

Generalization

The process by which individuals apply learned responses to similar but not identical stimuli.