When Applying the Runs Test for Randomness Above and Below

question 54

Essay

When applying the runs test for randomness above and below the median for 10 scores on a final exam, the test statistic is G = 2. What does that value tell us about the data?

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Definitions:

Self-Stimulation

Behaviors that individuals engage in to provide sensory or physical stimulation for themselves, often found in developmental disorders.

ABAB Reversal

A research design often used in the study of behavior which involves an initial baseline period (A), followed by an intervention phase (B), a return to baseline (A), and a repetition of the intervention (B).

Multiple Baseline

A research design that involves observing behavior before and after an intervention across multiple settings or subjects.

Analogue Experiment

A research method where participants are exposed to conditions that simulate or approximate the characteristics of real-life situations in a controlled setting.