A Survey of 2210 Golfers Showed That 389 of Them

question 28

Multiple Choice

A survey of 2210 golfers showed that 389 of them are left-handed. Find a point estimate for p, the population proportion of golfers that are left-handed.

• A)0.176
• B)0.824
• C)0.214
• D)0.150

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Definitions:

Fixed Interval

A reinforcement schedule that rewards the first response after a set period has passed.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady rates of responding.

Fixed Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Variable Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly resistant to extinction.