Skinner Believed That Valid and Replicable Results Could Be Obtained

question 36

Multiple Choice

Skinner believed that valid and replicable results could be obtained without _____ as long as sufficient data were collected from a single-subject under well-controlled circumstances.

• A) conditional analysis
• B) cognition analysis
• C) technical analysis
• D) statistical analysis

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Definitions:

Predictive Validity

The extent to which a score on a scale or test predicts future performance on a related measure.

Intelligence Test Scores

Numerical values derived from assessments designed to measure an individual's cognitive abilities in comparison to a normative population.

Normal Distribution

A symmetrical, bell-shaped frequency distribution curve where most occurrences take place near the average value and fewer occur as the distance from the mean increases.

Content Validity

The extent to which a test or measurement accurately represents all aspects of the concept it is intended to measure.