Eight Instances of a Worker Doing a Task Were Observed

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Short Answer

Eight instances of a worker doing a task were observed as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r r r r r r r r } \text { Observation } & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 \\\hline \text { Time (seconds) } & 17 & 18 & 15 & 14 & 13 & 15 & 16 & 12\end{array}$$ If the person observed worked at a pace that is 20 percent faster than average, what should be the normal time for this task?

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Definitions:

Continuous

An unbroken, uninterrupted sequence or condition, often referring to processes or phenomena.

Schedules of Reinforcement

The strategy or pattern in which rewards or punishments are given to encourage or discourage behavior.

Punishing Contingency

An approach in management or behavioral psychology where negative consequences are applied to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A training technique where the vigor of a conduct is adjusted by the use of reinforcements or sanctions.