A Standardized Residual Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

A standardized residual is:

• A) equal to the sum of the residuals divided by n-1.
• B) the ratio of each residual divided by an estimate for the standard deviation of the residuals.
• C) a value that is normally distributed with a mean equal to zero and a standard deviation equal to one.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Variable-interval Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, contributing to a steady, stable rate of response.

Specific Number

An exact quantity or value, often mentioned to denote precision or to highlight importance within a particular context.

Randomly Varying

Characterized by changes that do not follow a predictable pattern and occur in a random manner.

Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.