Although Dominick's Psychology Class Is Sometimes Longer or Shorter Than

question 301

Multiple Choice

Although Dominick's psychology class is sometimes longer or shorter than usual,on average each class is 50 minutes. If the lengths of these classes form a normal curve,which statistic would enable Dominick to estimate the probability that any single class will last somewhere between 47 and 53 minutes?

• A)range
• B)median
• C)correlation coefficient
• D)standard deviation

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Definitions:

Blisspoint

The free operant level of two responses.

Set Point

A set point in physiological and psychological contexts refers to a theoretical value that the body or mind aims to maintain through various regulatory mechanisms, such as body temperature or weight.

Operant Level

The baseline rate of a behavior before conditioning or reinforcement is applied.

Skinner

An American psychologist best known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the theory of operant conditioning.