Classify the Following Random Variable According to Whether It Is

question 85

Multiple Choice

Classify the following random variable according to whether it is discrete or continuous.
-the age of the oldest dog in a kennel

• A) continuous
• B) discrete

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, promoting a high and steady response rate.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, which is used in operant conditioning.

Individual Webpage

A single, unique HTML document on the World Wide Web that can provide content about a person, topic, or organization.

Successive Approximations

A method used in behavior therapy where desirable behaviors are rewarded in stages that progressively get closer to the goal behavior.