When We Carry Out a Chi-Square Test of Independence, the Chi-Square

question 115

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When we carry out a chi-square test of independence, the chi-square statistic is based on degrees of freedom, where r and c denote, respectively, the number of rows and columns in the contingency table.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Salivation

A reflex response where salivation is triggered by a stimulus that previously was associated with the presentation of food, famously studied by Pavlov.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, demonstrating the learned response of dogs to stimuli associated with food.

Conceptualized

The process of forming a concept or idea by integrating various elements and perspectives into a coherent whole.

Operant Conditioning

An instructional process in which the vigor of a behavior is shaped by the use of reinforcement or punishment.