To Compute the Chi-Square Value for the Contingency Table, the Researcher

question 29

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To compute the Chi-square value for the contingency table, the researcher must first identify an expected distribution for that table.

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Definitions:

Drive Reduction

A motivational theory that suggests behavior is motivated by the desire to reduce internal drives caused by unmet physiological needs, aiming to return to a state of homeostasis.

Incentive

A factor, often external, that motivates or encourages individuals to act or behave in a certain way.

Biological Motives

Biological motives are innate needs that regulate survival and reproduction, encompassing hunger, thirst, pain avoidance, and sexual desire.

Social Motives

The psychological factors that drive individuals to seek social connections, acceptance, and positions within social structures.