Perform a Test for Independence
-Test the Null Hypothesis of Independence

question 15

Short Answer

Perform a Test for Independence
-Test the null hypothesis of independence of the two classifications, A and B, of the $3 \times 3$ contingency table shown below. Test using $\alpha = 0.01$ .

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle in psychology stating that behaviors followed by favorable consequences become more likely, while behaviors followed by unfavorable consequences become less likely.

Behavioral Perspective

A view in psychology focusing on observable behaviors and the ways in which they are learned through interactions with the environment.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, thereby influencing the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Negative Consequences

Unfavorable results or outcomes that arise as a result of an action, decision, or behavior, potentially causing harm or disadvantage.