A Classic Problem Called, "The Crow and the Trains" Requires

question 113

Multiple Choice

A classic problem called, "The Crow and the Trains" requires you to determine the total distance a crow would fly while flying back and forth between two converging trains. If you initially conceptualized it as a distance problem, it was very difficult to solve but if instead you framed the problem in terms of ________, it was relatively easy to arrive at the solution.

• A)divergent thinking
• B)probability
• C)inductive reasoning
• D)time

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Definitions:

Coefficient Of Determination

A statistical measure that quantifies the proportion of the variance in the dependent variable that is predictable from the independent variable(s).

Nonlinear Regression Model

A Nonlinear Regression Model is a form of regression analysis in which observational data are modeled by a function that is a nonlinear combination of the model parameters and depends on one or more independent variables.

Beta Coefficients

A measure in regression analysis that indicates the change in the dependent variable expected for a one-unit change in the independent variable.

Categorical Variable

A variable that can take on one of a limited, and usually fixed, number of possible values, assigning each individual or other unit of observation to a particular group or nominal category.