The Sum of Squares for a Distribution of Scores Is $\sum ( X - \bar { X } ) ^ { 2 }$

question 18

Multiple Choice

The sum of squares for a distribution of scores is given by.

• A) \(\sum ( X - \bar { X } ) ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(\sum ( X - \bar { X } )\)
• C) \(\frac { \sum X } { N }\)
• D) \(\sum ( X + \bar { X } ) ^ { 2 }\)

Understand the role of ethology in explaining motivation and differentiate it from other perspectives.

Critique the drive reduction theory and describe behavior that contradicts its principles.

Distinguish between psychological and physiological states in the context of needs and drives.

Describe how physiological needs lead to the activation of drives.

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