Mrs Sommer and Dr

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Sommer and Dr. Elston are researching eating habits in various different types of restaurants. They have several different research questions they would like answered by these observations. One research question focuses on how many different times couples ate at different eating establishments to help determine any patterns in behavior. This research question would best be addressed by:

• A) frequency count recording.
• B) duration recording.
• C) interval recording.
• D) variable schedule recording.

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Definitions:

Instantaneous Contact

In electrical engineering, a type of contact within a switch or relay that closes or opens immediately without any delay when activated.

Timer Accumulated Value

The current count value of a timer that has accumulated over time since it was last reset or started.

Timer Accuracy

The precision with which a timer can measure or maintain the time interval it is set for, often crucial in control and automation applications.

Timer Parameters

The settings or values that determine the operation of a timer, including its start, duration, and end conditions, critical in timed control operations.