Use the Given Degree of Confidence and Sample Data to Construct

question 18

Multiple Choice

Use the given degree of confidence and sample data to construct a confidence interval for the population mean $\mu$ . Assume that the population has a normal distribution. $n = 30 , \bar { x } = 84.6 , s = 10.5,90 \%$ confidence

• A) \(79.32 < \mu < 89.88\)
• B) \(81.36 < \mu < 87.84\)
• C) \(81.34 < \mu < 87.86\)
• D) \(80.68 < \mu < 88.52\)

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process where behavior is controlled by consequences, including reinforcements and punishments to increase or decrease the behavior's occurrence.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only a portion of responses are reinforced, leading to slower acquisition of a response but greater resistance to extinction.

Continuous Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement where a reward follows every correct response or desired behavior, commonly used in the initial stages of training.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often dependent on other factors.