In General,if the Variance of the Difference Scores Increases,what Will

question 9

Multiple Choice

In general,if the variance of the difference scores increases,what will happen to the value of the t statistic?

• A)It will increase in magnitude (move farther toward the tail of the distribution).
• B)It will decrease in magnitude (move toward 0 at the center of the distribution).
• C)It will stay the same; the t statistic is not affected by the variance of the difference scores.
• D)It may increase or may decrease; there is no consistent relationship between variance and the size of the t statistic.

---

Definitions:

Environmental Cues

External triggers or signals that can influence behavior and perception without conscious awareness.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions or behaviors that deviate significantly from what is generally understood to be usual or typical, often causing distress or impairment in functioning.

Behaviour Therapist

A professional who specializes in changing potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors using behavioral therapy techniques.

B.F. Skinner

B.F. Skinner was an influential American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.