Consider the 3 × 2 Contingency Table Below A)12
B)14
C)16
D)18
E)24

question 83

Multiple Choice

Consider the 3 × 2 contingency table below.What is the expected value for A₂B₂? $$\begin{array} { c c c } & { \text { Factor B } } \\\text { Factor A } & B _ { 1 } & B _ { 2 } \\\mathrm {~A} _ { 1 } & 16 & 14 \\\mathrm {~A} _ { 2 } & 15 & 25 \\\mathrm {~A} _ { 3 } & 9 & 21\end{array}$$

• A)12
• B)14
• C)16
• D)18
• E)24

---

Definitions:

Variable-interval

A pattern of reinforcement in which a reward is given after a time period that cannot be predicted has passed.

Partial Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is only sometimes rewarded, leading to stronger behavioral responses.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Fixed ratio schedules in behavioral psychology are a type of reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses have occurred.

Continuous Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement is a learning process in which a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed, facilitating rapid learning.