The Variance Is Denominated in Squared Units, Whereas the Standard

question 78

True/False

The variance is denominated in squared units, whereas the standard deviation is denominated in the same units as the expected value.

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Definitions:

Discriminative Operant

An operant behavior that is under the control of a discriminative stimulus

Behavioral Contrast

In a two-choice discrimination task, the increase in response to SD that occurs at the same time as responding to S∆ declines.

Discrimination Learning

Responding in different ways to different stimuli

Generalization Test Stimulus

A stimulus that differs from the original conditioned stimulus and is used to test the extent of stimulus generalization in an experimental setting.