Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True with Respect

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true with respect to using a nonprobability method?

• A) the selection technique is subjective
• B) there is diminished representativeness
• C) the population size is known
• D) it is inherently biased
• E) it is faster, takes less energy, and easier than a probability method

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Definitions:

DRH Schedule

Differential Reinforcement of High rates of behavior is a schedule of reinforcement where high rates of a specific behavior are reinforced.

Reinforcement

A process in behaviorism that increases the likelihood of a behavior repeating by applying a stimulus following that behavior.

DRL Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule where a response is only reinforced if it occurs after a specified amount of time has passed since the last reinforced response.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.