Consider a Multinomial Experiment with 200 Trials, and the Outcome

question 89

Multiple Choice

Consider a multinomial experiment with 200 trials, and the outcome of each trial can be classified into one of five categories. In this case, how many degrees of freedom would be associated with the chi-square goodness-of-fit test?

• A) 195
• B) 40
• C) 5
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Response Cost

A behavior modification technique that involves the loss of a reward or privilege following undesired behaviors to decrease their occurrence.

Timeout

A form of behavioral modification that involves temporarily removing an individual from an environment where undesirable behavior has occurred, to decrease the likelihood of that behavior reoccurring.

Effectiveness

The degree to which something achieves a desired or intended result or outcome.

Punishment

A consequence applied with the intent of reducing the occurrence of an undesirable behavior.