The Number of Degrees of Freedom for a Contingency Table

question 168

Multiple Choice

The number of degrees of freedom for a contingency table with 4 rows and 8 columns is

• A)32
• B)12
• C)21
• D)10

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Definitions:

Motivational State

The internal condition that activates and directs behavior towards achieving specific goals, influenced by desires, needs, and ambitions.

Homeostasis

The ability of an organism to maintain internal equilibrium by adjusting its physiological processes.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological theory that posits motivation is based on the goal of eliminating uncomfortable internal states caused by unmet needs.

Homeostasis

The inclination of a biological system to preserve equilibrium by adapting to conditions ideal for survival.