Suppose That 100 People Applied for a Job and That

question 73

Multiple Choice

Suppose that 100 people applied for a job and that 50 will be selected. The base rate for success on the job is .60 and the applicants would be selected on the basis of a test with a validity of .80. What would the probability of success be given rejection?

• A)44/50
• B)44/60
• C)6/60
• D)16/50

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Quadri-

A prefix meaning "four," used in medical terms to signify four parts or quadruple.

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A prefix meaning outside, beyond, or in addition to.

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