A Random Sample of 30 Executives from Companies with Assets

question 12

Multiple Choice

A random sample of 30 executives from companies with assets over $1 million was selected and asked for their annual income and level of education. The ANOVA comparing the average income among three levels of education rejected the null hypothesis. The Mean Square Error (MSE) was 243.7. The following table summarized the results: When comparing the mean annual incomes for executives with Undergraduate and Master's Degree or more, the following 95% confidence interval can be constructed:

• A) 2.0 ± 2.052*6.51
• B) 2.0 ± 3.182*6.51
• C) 2.0 ± 2.052*42.46
• D) None of these statements are true

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Definitions:

Generalization

The process of extending the conclusions from specific instances to broader contexts, or the phenomenon where conditioned responses are triggered by stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Response

A reflexive, innate response to a trigger that happens spontaneously, without the need for previous education or conditioning.

Operant Conditioning

A pedagogical method where the adjustment of behavior intensity is conducted through consequence management.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.