Which of the Following Summaries Are Changed by Adding a Constant

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following summaries are changed by adding a constant to each data value?
I. the mean
II. the median
III. the standard deviation

• A) I, II, and III
• B) I and II
• C) I only
• D) I and III
• E) III only

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering reward or punishment.

Punishment

A behavioral conditioning process where an undesirable behavior is followed by a negative consequence, leading to a decrease in the behavior's occurrence.

Interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after a specified or varying amount of time has passed.

Ratio Schedule

In operant conditioning, a rule determining the timing and frequency of reinforcements, based on the number of responses made by the subject.