The Standard Deviation,as a Measure of Variation (Dispersion),can Be Understood

question 187

True/False

The standard deviation,as a measure of variation (dispersion),can be understood by examining two statements that tell us how the standard deviation relates to the data: the Empirical Rule and Chebyshev's Theorem.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by the behavior's consequences, such as reward or punishment.

Premack Principle

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