The Numerical Value of the Variance

question 53

Multiple Choice

The numerical value of the variance

• A) is always larger than the numerical value of the standard deviation.
• B) is always smaller than the numerical value of the standard deviation.
• C) is negative if the mean is negative.
• D) can be larger or smaller than the numerical value of the standard deviation.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In traditional conditioning, a stimulus that instinctively and automatically elicits a response without previous learning.

Unconditioned Response

A natural, automatic reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

Within classical conditioning, a stimulus that inherently and spontaneously provokes a response with no prior learning required.

Classical Conditioning

The educational process of repeatedly pairing two stimuli; the reaction that initially starts with the second stimulus in time starts with the first stimulus exclusively.