If a Value Represents the 95^th Percentile, This Means That

question 80

Multiple Choice

If a value represents the 95^th percentile, this means that:

• A) 95% of all values are below this value
• B) 95% of all values are above this value
• C) 95% of the time you will observe this value
• D) there is a 5% chance that this value is incorrect
• E) there is a 95% chance that this value is correct

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that has acquired reinforcing properties through association with a primary reinforcer, such as money becoming valuable through its ability to purchase food or other basic needs.

Salient

Refers to something that stands out prominently or is most noticeable or important.

Shaping

A method of behavior modification that uses rewards to gradually guide an individual's actions toward a desired behavior.

Classical Conditioning

A teaching mechanism where learning arises from the pairing of an environmental cue with a naturally presenting stimulus, leading to a trained reaction.