The Process of Deleting Responses on Both Ends of the Distribution

question 22

Multiple Choice

The process of deleting responses on both ends of the distribution of a variable is known as

• A) outlier deletion.
• B) transforming the data.
• C) trimming the data.
• D) cleaning the data.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior, encouraging the subject to associate certain behaviors with specific consequences.

Random Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually comes to trigger a conditioned response.