For the Following Data, Assume a Significant F-Ratio Was Found

question 34

Multiple Choice

For the following data, assume a significant F-ratio was found for factor A. What further test, if any, would be appropriate? $\begin{array}{c} \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad\text { Factor B }\\\text { Factor A }\begin{array}{lll}& \text {Level 1}& \text {Level 2}& \text {Level 2}\\ \text {Level 1}&n=12 & n=15 &n=21 \\ \text {Level 2 }& n=18 & n=10 & n=14 \\\end{array}\end{array}$

• A) Tukey test
• B) Scheffé test
• C) Either Tukey or Scheffé test
• D) Neither Tukey nor Scheffé test

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Definitions:

Shaping Successive Approximations

A behavior modification technique that reinforces behaviors progressively closer to the desired behavior, used effectively in both humans and animals.

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, particularly with reinforcements.

Shaping

A method of training or teaching by which successive approximations toward a desired behavior are reinforced.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that increases the likelihood that a preceding behavior will occur again.