If Two Variables Have a Statistically Significant Relationship That Does

question 16

Essay

If two variables have a statistically significant relationship that does not necessarily mean the two variables have a relationship of practical importance.Describe how this could happen.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain associated with decision making, cognitive behavior, personality expression, and moderating social behavior.

Parietal Cortex

Different neurons in this brain structure respond based on the desirability of different choices as predicted by the matching law.

Post Frontal Cortex

Likely a misnomer or incorrect term; possibly intended to refer to the prefrontal cortex, involved in decision-making and social behavior.

Punishment

A means of eliminating undesired behavior by using an aversive event that is contingent upon the occurrence of the inappropriate behavior.