Determine Which Branch of Statistics Was Used to Make the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

Determine which branch of statistics was used to make the following statement. Because of the current economy, 49% of 18 to 34 year olds have taken a job to pay the bills.

• A) inferential statistics
• B) time series statistics
• C) descriptive statistics
• D) differential statistics

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that has acquired value through being paired with primary reinforcers or through association with other reinforcing stimuli.

Primary Reinforcement

A reinforcing stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need or drive, such as food, water, or warmth.

Tertiary Reinforcer

A conditioned reinforcer that does not inherently satisfy a basic biological need but has acquired its reinforcing value through association with secondary and primary reinforcers.

Ratio Schedules

A reinforcement strategy where a response is reinforced after a certain number of responses, promoting higher rates of responding.