You Are Asked to Determine the Relationship and the Direction

question 24

Multiple Choice

You are asked to determine the relationship and the direction of the relationship between two variables. What type of research problem is this?

• A) Explanation research problem
• B) Predictive research problem
• C) Descriptive research problem
• D) Cause-and-effect research problem

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is rewarded at random intervals, which can lead to a high level of response persistence.

Desired Behaviour

The specific actions or reactions that an organization or individual aims to elicit from others, typically to achieve a certain goal or outcome.

Reinforcement Schedule

A pattern that determines how often a desired behavior is reinforced in operant conditioning, influencing how quickly and robustly that behavior is learned.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a desired behavior.