A Researcher Observes the Same Participants in Each of Five

question 38

Multiple Choice

A researcher observes the same participants in each of five different settings.Which source of variation is the variability attributed to observing the same participants across all five settings?

• A) between-groups variability
• B) within-groups variability
• C) between-persons variability
• D) error variability

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Definitions:

OB Mod

Stands for Organizational Behavior Modification, which is a technique used to improve productivity and behavior in the workplace by applying principles of behavioral psychology.

Reinforcement Schedules

In behavioral psychology, plans or timetables for when and how often reinforcement for a desired behavior is given.

Fixed Interval

A fixed interval is a schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed, commonly used in behavior conditioning and training.

Variable Ratio

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing motivation to perform the behavior.