For a Given Set of 12 Ranked Data Values,the Sum

question 73

Multiple Choice

For a given set of 12 ranked data values,the sum of the squared differences is 63.18. What is the test statistic value to test the hypothesis that the rank correlation coefficient is zero?

• A)0.221
• B)0.673
• C)0.779
• D)0.327

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Definitions:

Cognitive Explanation

An approach that seeks to understand behavior by examining mental processes, including perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Conditioning

A process by which a response becomes more likely to occur or more strongly associated with a stimulus as a result of reinforcement.

Pavlov

Refers to Ivan Pavlov, a Russian physiologist known for his work on classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs that led to an understanding of how reflexes can be conditioned.

Instinctive Drift

The tendency of an animal to revert to instinctual behaviors that interfere with learned behavior from conditioning.