Which Set of Sample Characteristics Is Most Likely to Produce

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which set of sample characteristics is most likely to produce a significant value for the independent-measures t statistic?

• A)a small mean difference and small sample variances
• B)a large mean difference and small sample variances
• C)a small mean difference and large sample variances
• D)a large mean difference and large sample variances

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Definitions:

Indirectly

Occurring in a roundabout way without a direct connection or straightforward path.

Discriminative Stimuli

Stimuli that signal the availability of reinforcement or punishment, guiding behavior in learning processes.

Operant Behaviour

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards and punishments.

Conditioning Principles

Conditioning Principles involve the processes of learning associations between environmental stimuli and behavioral responses, integral to both classical and operant conditioning.