Suppose That a Population Is Known to Have a Mean

question 32

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a population is known to have a mean of 80.If a researcher predicts the experimental treatment will produce an increase in the population mean,then the null hypothesis for this statistical hypothesis test would state

• A)µ > 80
• B)µ  80
• C)µ  80
• D)µ < 80

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Definitions:

Contingency Blocking

A phenomenon in classical conditioning where a previously learned association prevents the learning of a new association.

Latent Learning

A learning process that occurs without any immediate expression of the learned behavior or association until a suitable motivation is provided.

Latent Learning

occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not immediately demonstrated through performance, becoming apparent only when there is motivation to demonstrate it.

Learning/Performance Distinction

The concept that learning and performance are different phenomena; learning refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills, while performance is the demonstration of what has been learned.