Which of the Following Is NOT a Required Assumption for the Analysis

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a required assumption for the analysis of variance?

• A) The random variable of interest for each population has a normal probability distribution.
• B) The variance associated with the random variable must be the same for each population.
• C) At least two populations are under consideration.
• D) Populations have equal means.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future, often used in behavior management strategies.

Shaping

A process in behavioral psychology where successive approximations of a behavior are reinforced to teach a new behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

These are naturally reinforcing stimuli, such as food or water, that satisfy biological needs and do not require learning to become effective.