The Population Variance Is the Average of the Squared Deviations

question 136

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The population variance is the average of the squared deviations of the individual population measurements from the population mean.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The way a person responds or behaves in reaction to outside or inside triggers.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Reinforcing Events

Occurrences or interventions that strengthen a desired behavior by providing positive outcomes or rewards when that behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of increasing the likelihood of a desired response by following it with a pleasant stimulus.