The Slope Estimator $\beta _ { 1 }$ Has a Smaller Standard Error, Other Things Equal, If
A)

question 29

Multiple Choice

The slope estimator, $\beta _ { 1 }$ has a smaller standard error, other things equal, if

• A) there is more variation in the explanatory variable, X .
• B) there is a large variance of the error term, u .
• C) the sample size is smaller.
• D) \(\text { the intercept, } \beta _ { 0 } \text {, is small. }\)

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is only rewarded after a specified number of responses, often used in behaviorist experiments.

Fixed-Interval

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Smelled Food

The act of detecting the aroma of food, which can trigger physiological reactions such as salivation and influence appetite.

Operant Behavior

Behavior emitted spontaneously or voluntarily that operates on the environment to change it.