The Average Positive Difference Between Computed and Desired Outcome Values

question 15

Multiple Choice

The average positive difference between computed and desired outcome values.

• A) root mean squared error
• B) mean squared error
• C) mean absolute error
• D) mean positive error

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Definitions:

Observable Behaviors

Actions and reactions of individuals that can be seen and measured in a concrete way, often used in behavioral studies.

Social Behaviorists

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Radical Behaviorists

Scholars who adhere to a strict form of behaviorism, emphasizing observable behaviors over internal phenomena like thoughts or emotions.

Observable Behaviors

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