The Probability That a Certain Daily Flight's Departure from ORD

question 74

Multiple Choice

The probability that a certain daily flight's departure from ORD to LAX is delayed is .02. Over six months, this flight departs 180 times. What is the approximate Poisson probability that it will be delayed fewer than 2 times?

• A).4471
• B).3028
• C).1257
• D).1771

Understand the concept of internal consistency, including Kuder-Richardson reliability.

Recognize the importance and methods of assuring the reliability of a test.

Understand the concept and importance of split-half reliability.

Understand the process of ensuring content validity through expert consultation and review.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

Law stating that if an action is followed by a pleasurable consequence, it will tend to be repeated, and if followed by an unpleasant consequence, it will tend not to be repeated.

Thorndike

An American psychologist who developed the law of effect and is known for his work in learning theory and educational psychology.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled by consequences, including rewards for positive actions and punishments for negative actions.

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequence that follows it.