Two Components of Reliability 0

question 25

Multiple Choice

Two components of reliability 0.95 are in parallel and this subsystem is connected in series to a component with a reliability of 0.90. The overall system reliability is ________.

• A) 0.82
• B) 0.84
• C) 0.86
• D) 0.88
• E) 0.90

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Definitions:

Control

In experimental research, the standard by which experimental observations are compared, or the ability to direct influence or regulate a situation or mechanism.

Negative Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where a desirable stimulus is removed following an unwanted behavior, aiming to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Value

The degree to which an outcome or reward is desirable or valued by an individual, influencing their motivation and behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process wherein the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.