(I Pie Charts Are Useful for Showing the Percent That

question 62

Multiple Choice

(i. Pie charts are useful for showing the percent that various components compose of the total. (ii) Simple bar charts may be constructed either horizontally or vertically.
(iii) A Frequency Polygon is ideal for showing the trend or sales of income over time.

• A) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all correct statements.
• B) (i) and, (ii) are correct statements but not (iii).
• C) (i) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (ii).
• D) (ii) and, (iii) are correct statements but not (i).
• E) (i), (ii) and (iii) are all false statements.

Explain the principles behind the allocation of responses according to reinforcement schedules.

Evaluate the implications of punishment theories, including Thorndike's negative law of effect.

Recognize the role of the parietal cortex in decision-making processes as explained by matching law.

Discuss the application and limitations of the matching law in predicting human behavior.

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