I in the Linear Trend Equation, the Letter "B" Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

i. In the linear trend equation, the letter "b" is the average change in t for each change of one unit
(either increase or decrease) in y.
ii. The least squares method of computing the equation for a straight line going through the data of
Interest gives the "best fitting" line.
iii. A straight-line trend equation is used to represent the time series when it is believed that the
Data is increasing (or decreasing) by equal amounts, on the average, from one period to another.

• 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.

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Definitions:

Higher-order Conditioning

A form of conditioning involving the modification of reaction to a neutral stimulus by first associating this stimulus with another conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

A previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, is able to elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any learning process involved.

Conditioned Responses

Learned reactions that occur in response to previously neutral stimuli after conditioning.