In Statistics a Population Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

In statistics a population is

• A)the entire group to which a law of nature applies.
• B)a subset of a group to which a law of nature applies.
• C)all the people or subjects in the world.
• D)an infinite number that cannot be counted.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, in operant conditioning.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or responses are provided after a consistent and predictable amount of time has passed.

Variable-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses. This schedule creates a steady, high rate of responding.

Fixed-Interval

A reinforcement schedule in which the first response after a certain time period has passed is rewarded.