Find a Quadratic Function That Best Fits the Data $\begin{array}{c|c|c|c}\mathrm{x} & -4 & 0 & 7 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & -8 & 12 & -17\end{array}$

question 110

Multiple Choice

Find a quadratic function that best fits the data. Give answers to the nearest hundredth.
- $\begin{array}{c|c|c|c}\mathrm{x} & -4 & 0 & 7 \\\hline \mathrm{y} & -8 & 12 & -17\end{array}$

• A) \(y = 0.29 - 6.14 x + 12\)
• B) \(y = 0.83 x ^ { 2 } + 1.68 x + 12\)
• C) \(y = - 0.83 x ^ { 2 } + 1.68 x + 12\)
• D) \(y = - x ^ { 2 } + 12\)

Describe the process and effects of second-order conditioning.

Understand the concept of discrimination learning and generalization in conditioning.

Relate instrumental conditioning principles to natural selection and behavior adaptation.

Identify key figures in the field of behaviorism and their contributions.

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