In Studying the Occurrence of Genetic Characteristics, the Following Sample

question 62

Essay

In studying the occurrence of genetic characteristics, the following sample data were obtained. At the 0.05
significance level, test the claim that the characteristics occur with the same frequency. $$\begin{array} { c | r r r r r r } \text { Characteristic } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } & \text { F } \\\hline \text { Frequency } & 28 & 30 & 45 & 48 & 38 & 39\end{array}$$

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Definitions:

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon where the rate of response varies in accordance with a change in the reinforcement provided in an alternate situation.

Matching Law

A principle that states that the proportion of responses directed towards alternatives is equal to the proportion of reinforcements obtained from those alternatives.

Reinforcement

A process in behaviorism where a behavior becomes more likely to occur in the future due to the consequences that follow the behavior.

Matching Law

A principle stating that the proportion of responses on a particular option matches the proportion of reinforcements received for that option.