Statistics Are to Parameters As________

question 9

Multiple Choice

Statistics are to parameters as________.

• A) samples are to populations.
• B) populations are to samples.
• C) medians are to standard deviations.
• D) percentages are to proportions.

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Definitions:

Generalization Gradient

The generalization gradient is a measure of the degree to which learned behavior is exhibited in response to stimuli that are similar but not identical to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response where a neutral stimulus begins to elicit fear after being paired with an aversive event.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon observed in operant conditioning where a change in the reinforcement conditions for one behavior alters the rate of another behavior.