Mileage Tests Were Conducted on a Randomly Selected Sample of 100

question 41

Multiple Choice

Mileage tests were conducted on a randomly selected sample of 100 newly developed automobile tires. The average tread life was found to be 80,000 kilometres with a standard deviation of 5,600 kilometres. What is the best estimate of the average tread life in miles for the entire population of these tires?

• A) 80,000
• B) 5,600
• C) (80,000/100)
• D) (5,600/100)
• E) None of the choices are correct

Discuss the adaptive significance and practical implications of learning theories in everyday life.

Identify and explain the importance of antecedent stimuli and consequences in shaping behavior through operant conditioning.

Understand the concepts of habituation, sensitization, and their significance in the learning process.

Explain the process and significance of higher-order conditioning in complex learning situations.

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