The _____ Is a Measure of Variability Expressed as the Square

question 29

Multiple Choice

The _____ is a measure of variability expressed as the square root of the sum of the squared deviations around the mean divided by the number of scores in the distribution.

• A)correlation coefficient
• B)analysis of variance (ANOVA)
• C)standard deviation
• D)t-test

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Definitions:

Skinner

B.F. Skinner was a psychologist and behaviorist who developed theories of operant conditioning and introduced the concept of reinforcement.

Skinner Box

An experimental device used in behavior analysis to study animal behavior, particularly the effects of reinforcements on behavior.

Cognitive Learning

The acquisition of knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Social Learning

Social learning is a theory that suggests people can learn new behaviors and information by observing others.