Data from a Randomized Block Design Are Shown in the Following

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Multiple Choice

Data from a randomized block design are shown in the following table. $\begin{array}{c}\quad\quad\quad\text { Treatment Levels }\\\begin{array}{l}\\\text {Block 1}\\\text {Block 2}\\\text {Block3}\end{array}\begin{array}{l}1 \\8 \\6 \\7 \end{array}\begin{array}{l}2 \\5 \\6 \\8 \end{array}\begin{array}{c}3 \\10 \\9 \\8 \end{array}\begin{array}{r}4\\7\\5\\9\end{array}\end{array}$

The Blocks Sum of Squares (SSR) is ________.

• A)4.67
• B)12
• C)2.33
• D)28.67
• E)11

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Definitions:

Ratio Schedules

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after a specified number of responses.

Low Reward

A concept in psychology and behavior analysis indicating a minimal positive incentive or payoff for a certain action or behavior, often leading to lower motivation to pursue that action.

High Reward

A significant incentive or outcome that encourages the continuation or repetition of a behavior.

Positive Contrast Effect

The phenomenon where the perceived value or intensity of a stimulus is increased when juxtaposed with a less attractive stimulus.