In the Formula for Computing the Mean, What Does the Letter

question 10

Multiple Choice

In the formula for computing the mean, what does the letter "X" represent?

• A) summation
• B) sample size
• C) mean value of the group
• D) individual scores

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence imposed for breaking a rule or law, intended to discourage the behavior.

Operant Responding

A technique of teaching that involves giving rewards for good behavior and punishments for bad behavior.

Negative Punishment

Removing a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

In operant conditioning, a method that involves adding an unfavorable outcome or event following an undesired behavior, intended to decrease the likelihood of the behavior recurring.