Path analysis examines correlations but allows researchers to suggest direction or ______, in the relationship between factors.
a. correlation
b. relationship
c. causality
d. evaluation
Ans: c
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Ma Yao wants to shape the behavior of "play dead" in her dog. She wants her dog, Skardu, to lay on the floor, on his back, with is feet up in the air for at least 5 seconds when she gives this command. Her dog can already sit and lay down on command. However, he will only stay in these positions for a couple of seconds. (He's only 8 months old.) He can also roll over on command. In following the
guidelines for effectively using shaping, she notes that she must first identify what the initial behavior that will receive reinforcement will be. What two considerations should she make in determining the first behavior to reinforce, what behavior would you reinforce first, and why? What will be an ideal response?
Explain what is meant by standardized testing
What will be an ideal response?
According to a recent study, the average college freshman owes $900 on their credit cards (Arano, 2006). Based on your calculations, which of the following best represents the decision regarding the null hypothesis?
A researcher conducted an analysis that supported the research hypothesis that SJSU students spend less on textbooks than the average California college student. As a result of this finding, imagine you hypothesize that SJSU freshmen owe less on their credit cards than the average college freshman. To test this hypothesis, a group of college students are asked, “If you have your own credit card(s), how much do you currently owe on them?” The responses of some of the students in this class are summarized as:
N = 25
= 834.53
s = 169.40
a. do not reject H0 (p > .05)
b. do not reject H0 (p < .05)
c. reject H0 (p < .05)
d. reject H0 (p > .01)