In a Student Election, Five People Run for Student Body

question 54

Multiple Choice

In a student election, five people run for student body president.The votes are tallied to create a list of candidates from most to least popular.The number of votes is then removed so that a list of candidates from most to least popular is presented.This is a(n) _____ variable.

• A) nominal
• B) ordinal
• C) interval
• D) ratio

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Definitions:

Unfavorable Stimulus

A stimulus considered unpleasant or adverse, which can alter behavior when removed following a specific action.

Favorable Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a positive response or behavior from an organism.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that increases the likelihood of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, capable of causing injury or various physiological effects.