Given That a Random Variable X, the Number of Successes

question 107

Multiple Choice

Given that a random variable x, the number of successes, follows a Poisson process, then the number ofsuccesses in any interval is independent of the number of successes in any other interval provided the intervals

• A) are disjoint.
• B) overlap.
• C) have at least one element in common.
• D) are the same size and are independent.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

The control of behaviour by manipulating its consequences.

Unpleasant Consequence

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Law Of Effect

A principle of behaviorism stating that actions which produce satisfying outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those that produce unpleasant outcomes are less likely to be repeated.