In an Experiment,an Electric Can Opener Is Used to Open

question 96

Multiple Choice

In an experiment,an electric can opener is used to open a can,and no salivation by the subject is detected.After a number of pairings between the can opener's operation and food,any time the can opener is used,the subject salivates.The conditioned response in this study is the

• A)can opener.
• B)food.
• C)salivation to the can opener.
• D)salivation to the food.

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Definitions:

Indicator Variable

A dummy variable that assigns a value of 0 or 1 to categorical data for use in regression analysis.

Dummy Variable

A binary variable used in statistical models to represent the presence or absence of a characteristic or effect.

Significance Level

The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis in a statistical test when it is actually true, serving as a critical value for decision-making in hypothesis testing.

Coefficient

A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression (e.g., in math or statistics).