When Comparing the Output of Strawberries Grown on Plots Using

question 5

Multiple Choice

When comparing the output of strawberries grown on plots using fertilizer A with that grown on otherwise identical plots using fertilizer B, making a general assessment of relative fertilizer effectiveness may well call for a:

• A) sign test.
• B) Kruskal-Wallis test.
• C) Wilcoxon signed-rank test for paired samples.
• D) Wilcoxon rank-sum test.

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Definitions:

Variable Ratio Schedules

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Reinforcement Theory

A behavioral theory proposing that behavior is a function of its consequences, with behaviors being encouraged or discouraged through positive or negative reinforcement.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.

Need-Based Theories

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