Refer to Saskatoon Company

question 148

Multiple Choice

Refer to Saskatoon Company. When using the least squares (regression) method, what is the yearly utility cost equation (with all variables to the nearest penny) ?

• A) total utility cost = $8.83 + ($10,630.80 × machine hours)
• B) total utility cost = $10,630.80 + ($8.83 × machine hours)
• C) total utility cost = $10,630.80 - ($8.83 × machine hours)
• D) total utility cost = $127,569.60 + ($8.83 × machine hours)

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Definitions:

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resistant behavior change.

Interval

A distinct, measurable distance between two points or objects, often referring to time or space.

Ratio

A mathematical expression that represents the relationship between two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

Interval Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is rewarded after a variable amount of time has passed, in behavioral psychology.