Compute the Probabilities of Hypergeometric Experiments

question 143

Multiple Choice

Compute the Probabilities of Hypergeometric Experiments
-In a lottery, a player selects six numbers between 1 and 39 inclusive. The six winning numbers (all different) are selected at random from the numbers 1-39. To win a prize, the player must match three or more of the winning numbers. What is the probability that the player matches exactly 3 numbers

• A) 0.0334
• B) 0.0279
• C) 0.0390
• D) 0.0418

Understand the principle of shaping and how it is applied in learning new behaviors.

Identify and describe the components of a response class.

Comprehend the concept of deprivation and its role in conditioning.

Define and recognize stimulus control and its importance in behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Behaviorists

Psychologists who focus on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned.

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The examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and sensations as a method of psychological analysis.

Observable Behavior

Actions or reactions of an individual in various situations, which are visible and measurable.

Psychology

The science of behavior and mental processes.