The Multiple Regression Formulas Used to Estimate the Regression Coefficients

question 70

Multiple Choice

The multiple regression formulas used to estimate the regression coefficients are designed to ________________.

• A)minimize the total sum of squares (SST)
• B)minimize the sum of squares of error (SSE)
• C)maximize the standard error of the estimate
• D)maximize the p-value for the calculated F value
• E)minimize the mean error

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the likelihood of a particular response being emitted due to its association with a reinforcement.

Operant Response

Is a behavior or action that is a consequence of the operant conditioning process, wherein behaviors are modified through reinforcement or punishment.

Reinforced

In psychology, refers to the process of strengthening a behavior by providing a reward or removing an adverse stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.