Judgement of Two Causal Candidates from Contingency Information: II. Effects of Information about One Cause on Judgements of the Other Cause

2005 ◽  
Vol 58 (6) ◽  
pp. 999-1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. White
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Wagner Model ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Consistent Support ◽  
Causal Judgement ◽  
Consistent Tendency

When judgements are being made about two causes there are eight possible kinds of contingency information: occurrences and nonoccurrences of the outcome when both causes are present, when Cause 1 alone is present, when Cause 2 alone is present, and when neither cause is present. It is proposed that contingency information is used to some extent to judge proportionate strength, which is the proportion of occurrences of the outcome that each cause can account for. This leads to a prediction that judgements of one cause will be influenced by information about occurrences, but not nonoccurrences, of the outcome when only the other cause is present. In six experiments consistent support was found for this prediction when the cause being judged had a positive relation with the outcome, but no consistent tendency was found when the cause being judged had a negative relation with the outcome. The effects found for causes with positive contingency cannot be explained by the Rescorla–Wagner model of causal judgement nor by the hypothesis that causal judgements are based on conditional contingencies.

scholarly journals Examining the Relation Between the Physical Features of 10–12 Year-Old Male Tennis Players and the Speeds of the Service Strikes

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yunus Emre BAGIS
Keyword(s):  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Subcutaneous Fat ◽  
The Other ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Ball Speed ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Width Measurements ◽  
Special Force ◽  
Hand Length

The purpose of the present study was to examine the relation between the physical characteristics of male tennis players who were aged 10–12 and their service strike speeds. A total of 13 licensed male tennis players (mean age 10.1±0.1 years, mean height 1.46±.06 m, mean body weight 38.7±1.8 kg, mean sporting age 4.7±0.3 years) who played at Middle East Technical University Tennis Club participated in the study. The demographic, anthropometric, (width, length, circumference, and subcutaneous fat) and ball speed measurements of the tennis players were taken and recorded. The data were analyzed by using the “Descriptive Statistics” and “Pearson Correlation” in the Statistical Package Program. When length measurements were examined, it was determined that although there was a positive relation between ball speeds and hand length (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other measurements (p>0.05). When the width measurements were evaluated, it was determined that although there was a positive relation between ball speeds and chest, elbow and wrist widths (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other measurements (p>0.05). In terms of the circumferences, although a positive relation was detected between ball speeds and arm contraction, chest, chest inspiration, and chest expiration circumference (p<0.05); a negative relation was detected between the other circumference measurements (p>0.05). When subcutaneous fat measurements were examined, it was determined that there was a negative relation between ball speeds (p>0.05). As a result, when previous studies and literature were examined, it was determined that many studies emphasized that the factors that affect the service speed of young tennis players have a positive relationship with age. It is obvious that the strength features, and depending on this, anthropometric properties improve with age. It is considered that special force and technical training drills, regardless of the age category, may affect the speed and accuracy of the service strike in tennis. Our study offers a different perspective to coaches on this subject.

scholarly journals Effects of knowledge articulation and self-reflection on team performance

2018 ◽  
pp. 177-195
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Team Performance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Individual Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Articulation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

The objective for this study is to investigate the impact of knowledge externalization on team performance by the study of knowledge articulation and self-reflection. Multiple regression is applied for analysis of the data collected from 401 participants. The findings designate the significant positive relation between knowledge articulation and team performance. On the other hand, self-reflection is found to have negative relation with team performance. The findings also designate interaction between individual knowledge articulation and self-reflection on team performance. An individual’s knowledge articulation is found to be more effective on team performance when the individual has high self-reflection. However, the effectiveness of an individual’s knowledge articulation on team performance is prone to be less when that individual has low self-reflection.

Factors affecting behavioural disturbances in race-horses

1998 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 475-481 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Redbo ◽  
P. Redbo-Torstensson ◽  
F. O. Ödberg ◽  
A. Hedendahl ◽  
J. Holm
Keyword(s):  
External Factors ◽  
Small Field ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Main Study ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Stereotyped Behaviours ◽  
Race Horses ◽  
And Training

AbstractThe aim of the present study was to identify relations between stereotyped behaviours (cribbing, weaving and box-walking) and wood-chewing in thoroughbred flat-racing horses (TB) and standardbred trotters and the different management, feeding and training factors to which these horses are exposed. This was obtained by inquiries to all the professional trainers of TB and trottinghorses used for racing in Sweden. The usable response rates were 61% for trotters and 72% for TB representing 4597 trotters from 234 stables and 644 TB from 38 stables. A small field study was carried out to control the validity of the main study which gave results similar to those in the main study. There was a large difference between the two horse categories in the occurrence of behavioural disturbances. The TB had significantly more stereotypies than the trotters (P < 0·001) but there were no differences in the occurrence of wood-chewing. There were several differences in external factors between the horse categories, e.g. trotters had more opportunities for social contacts with other horses, they also had more free time outside the stable and they were trained a shorter time per week than the TB. The TB were given larger amounts of concentrate than the trotters. Wood-chewing within each horse category was explained by the amount of roughage (P < 0·05 in trotters and P < 0·001 in TB) together with other factors. Stereotypies in the TB were explained by: amount of concentrate (positive relation), number of horses per trainer (positive relation) and amount of roughage (negative relation).

The Size of Societies, Stratification, and Belief in High Gods Supportive of Human Morality

1995 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frans L. Roes
Keyword(s):  
Regional Differences ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
The Other ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
High Gods

Two hypotheses about belief in high gods supportive of human morality were tested with data from the Ethnographic Atlas and the Standard Cross-Cultural Sample. A significant positive relation between the size of societies and such a belief is demonstrated, and this relation appears to be independent of both regional differences and differences in stratification of the societies. On the other hand, stratification itself is also significantly related with the belief in high gods supportive of human morality, but this relation could not be shown to be independent of regional differences or differences in size.

scholarly journals Immunofluorescent microscopy in patients with IgA nephropathy

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 317-323
Author(s):  
K. S. Komissarov ◽  
M. V. Dmitrieva ◽  
T. A. Letkovskaya ◽  
V. S. Pilotovich ◽  
O. V. Krasko
Keyword(s):  
Gradual Increase ◽  
Pathological Findings ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Oxford Classification ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Endothelial Proliferation ◽  
The Oxford Classification ◽  
Acute Reaction ◽  
Igm Deposits

The aim of the study was to evaluate relations between the deposition of IgA, IgG, IgM, C3, C1q and baseline clinical features and pathological findings.According to exclusion criteria, 72 patients with diagnosed primary IgAN who were biopsied from 2015 to 2017 in the district of the Minsk city, Belarus were included for retrospective analysis. All biopsy had to be reviewed according to the Oxford classification (MEST-C). We examined the immunofluorescence staining with antibodies against IgG, IgA, IgM, C3, C1q.Mean age was 32 (26; 42.5) years, 72.2% was men, 48.6% of the patients had arterial hypertension. Median of proteinuria was 870 (355; 1420) mg/day, 8.4% of the patients had isolated hematuria, serum creatinine – 104 (89; 126.5) µmol/l.The patients with 3+ IgA deposits showed a significantly higher percentage of crescents (C1-2) than those with 2+ IgA deposits (p = 0.028). The presence of C3 deposits showed a gradual increase in the percentage of endothelial proliferation (E1) (p = 0.007). The degree of IgA deposits showed a significant negative relation to the IgM deposits (p = 0.01) and a positive relation to the C3 deposits (p = 0.001).We found that the intensity of IgA and C3 deposits is associated with histopathology markers of the acute reaction (C1-2 and E1) according to the Oxford classification. At the same time, the appearance of the IgM deposits testifies the acute phase of the disease as well as the advanced sclerotic stage in some patients.

scholarly journals Which one to trust? Exploratory analysis on astrology, science and religiosity among students in Bucharest

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-133
Author(s):  
Dragoș Obreja
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Probability Sample ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Moderate Positive Correlation

Confidence in astrology remains a visible phenomenon in contemporary society, and this is a constant topic of academic interest. A survey based on 512 valid questionnaires were obtained from a non-probability sample of university students from Bucharest, in order to observe possible statistical relations between confidence in astrology, confidence in sciences such as medicine and mathematics, but also fields such as astronomy and horoscope. On the other hand, several statements have been used to measure the level of religiosity. Notable is the moderate positive correlation obtained between astrology and astronomy, but also the strong correlation between astrology and horoscope (this last correlation was expected). Broadly speaking, it is observed that astrology correlates positively with the variables that constitute the ‘inward’ component of religiosity, while the ‘outward’ component shows a rather negative correlation, but which does not enjoy a similar statistical significance. Astronomy, like medicine, outlines negative relation with the level of religiosity. Instead, the correlations that involve trust in medicine have a negative and moderate value, in relation to religiosity. In conclusion, it is observed that the trust in “strong sciences” generates more prompt correlations compared to the trust in astrology, while further studies are needed to clarify the reasons for such uncertain correlations between astrology and religiosity.

Security issuance and price impact under loss aversion

2017 ◽  
Vol 04 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 1750036 ◽  
Author(s):  
Weining Niu ◽  
Qingduo Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Risk Aversion ◽  
Capital Structure ◽  
Loss Aversion ◽  
Price Impact ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Corporate Financing ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Risk Seeking ◽  
Financing Choice

The paper builds an equilibrium model to analyze the effect of risk aversion, risk seeking and loss aversion on corporate financing choice, capital structure and price impact. It shows that if the probability of a gain is higher than a certain level, risk aversion parameter has a positive relation with capital structure and price impact; while risk seeking parameter has a negative relation with capital structure and price impact, and vice versa. Loss aversion has negative relation with capital structure and price impact. The numerical simulation verifies our findings to some extent.

Application of split-root technique in orthoposphate absorption experiments

1971 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. P. Kalra
Keyword(s):  
Root Growth ◽  
Phosphorus Uptake ◽  
The Other ◽  
Favourable Effect ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Phosphate Absorption ◽  
Single Root ◽  
Split Root ◽  
Presence And Absence ◽  
Better Than

SummaryThe absorption and translocation of phosphate by roots of intact seedlings of rape, oats, flax and buckwheat were studied. Two hydroponic experiments were conducted in the greenhouse. A split-root technique was used in which a single root of the culture plants was grown in one solution and the rest of the roots in another solution in a twocompartmented glass jar.The presence of other nutrients had a favourable effect on root growth and was essential for efficient phosphate absorption. There was a positive relation between the extent of root growth and phosphorus uptake. On the basis of unit weights of a single root, rape was not any better than oats and buckwheat. A single root of rape, in the presence of other nutrients, absorbed two-thirds of the phosphorus absorbed by all the other roots, whereas single roots of buckwheat, oats, and flax were much less efficient than the rest of the roots. In the absence of other nutrients, single roots of buckwheat, rape and oats absorbed 4·61, 0·18 and 3·49%, respectively, of the phosphorus supplied. However, in the presence of other nutrients, the corresponding values were 21·68, 43·86, and 7·62%, respectively. Both in the presence and absence of other nutrients the single root of flax did not absorb phosphorus from solutions high in phosphate. The results indicate that the age of the plant has an important bearing on the uptake and translocation of phosphorus.

Causal Judgement as Evaluation of Evidence: The use of Confirmatory and Disconfirmatory Information

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 491-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. White
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Model ◽  
The Other ◽  
Presence And Absence ◽  
Extra Weight ◽  
Evaluation Of Evidence ◽  
Stimulus Materials ◽  
Causal Judgement ◽  
Zero Frequency ◽  
Objective Contingency

There are four kinds of contingency information: occurrences and nonoccurrences of an effect in the presence and absence of a cause. In two experiments participants made judgements about sets of stimulus materials in which one of these four kinds had zero frequency. The experiments tested two kinds of predictions derived from the evidential evaluation model of causal judgement, which postulates that causal judgement depends on the proportion of instances evaluated as confirmatory for the cause being judged. The model predicts significant effects of manipulating the frequency of one kind of contingency information in the absence of changes in the objective contingency. The model also predicts that extra weight will be given to one kind of confirmatory information when the other kind has zero frequency, and to one kind of disconfirmatory information when the other kind has zero frequency. Results supported both sets of predictions, and also disconfirmed predictions of the power probabilistic contrast theory of causal judgement. This research therefore favours an account of causal judgement in which contingency information is transformed into evidence, and judgement is based on the net confirmatory or disconfirmatory value of the evidence.

scholarly journals Do Covenants of Bonds Outstanding Affect the Choice of Covenants of New Issues? Evidence from the U.S. Corporate Bonds

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 223
Author(s):  
Yuqian Wang ◽  
Che-Wei Chiu ◽  
Mark Wrolstad
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Bonds ◽  
Corporate Bond ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Economic Cycle ◽  
Negative Relation ◽  
Financial Condition ◽  
Commercial Paper ◽  
The One ◽  
Dot Com ◽  
The U.S

This paper investigates the relation between debt covenants of a firm’s bonds outstanding and covenants of its newly issued bonds. On the one hand, since covenants are priced and costly, newly issued bonds may not include covenants that have been used in bonds outstanding, suggesting a negative relation between covenants of bonds outstanding and those of new issues. On the other hand, since firms tend to use boilerplate language in debt indentures, similar covenants of bonds outstanding are likely to be used repeatedly in the contracts of new issues, indicating a positive relation. Based on the U.S. public corporate bonds data from 1990 to 2014, this paper provides empirical evidence that covenants of a firm’s new issues are positively related to covenants of its bonds outstanding, suggesting boilerplate language is widely used in corporate bond contracts. Results also show that use of boilerplate language is significantly related to issuers’ financial condition and economic cycle. Issuers with stable financial condition, as measured by commercial paper ratings, tend to use boilerplate language more frequently. And during the Dot-Com bubble period, boilerplate language is used more prevalently than during the financial crisis period.

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