Which Type of Variable Is Coded Using a 0 for One

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which type of variable is coded using a 0 for one response and a 1 for the other?

• A) Nonmetric
• B) Ordinal
• C) Interval
• D) Dummy
• E) Ratio

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Definitions:

Unwanted Response

A reaction, often in the context of behavior or psychology, that is not desired or intended, sometimes resulting from external stimuli or internal conflicts.

Stimulus Generalization

The tendency for the conditioned response to be evoked by stimuli that are similar to the stimulus that was originally used to condition the response.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally rewarding and satisfies a basic biological need, such as food or water.