The Smaller the Standard Error the

question 45

Multiple Choice

The smaller the standard error the

• A) more accurate the sample means are as an estimate of the population mean.
• B) more likely differences between groups are due to chance.
• C) less likely that the statistic represents the parameter.
• D) less accurate the subject's response is on a dependent measure.

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Definitions:

Lever

A simple mechanical device consisting of a rigid bar that pivots on a fixed point, used to apply force and move an object at one end by applying force to the other.

Fixed-interval

In the context of psychology, it refers to a schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Reinforcement Schedule

A pattern that defines how often a desired response will be reinforced, crucial in the process of behavioral conditioning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful stimulus, leading to a conditioned response.