The Minimum Requirement for Statistical Significance Is That the Probability

question 17

Multiple Choice

The minimum requirement for statistical significance is that the probability of the obtained results occurring by chance is less than a certain proportion. What is that proportion?

• A)1 chance in 10
• B)2 chances in 10
• C)1 chance in 100
• D)5 chances in 100

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the likelihood of a behavior is increased or decreased through reinforcement or punishment.

Reinforcement

A process in behavioral psychology that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, through positive or negative stimuli.

Discriminative Stimulus

A stimulus in the environment that increases the probability of a particular behavioral response due to its association with a reinforcement or punishment.

Stop Sign

A traffic sign designed to inform drivers that they must come to a complete stop and not proceed until it is safe to do so.