If a Cutoff Score Is Lowered, the Effect of This

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a cutoff score is lowered, the effect of this on hiring results is likely to be ________.

• A) fewer false negatives only
• B) both fewer false negatives and more true positives
• C) fewer false negatives and fewer false positives
• D) more false negatives and more false positives

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Definitions:

Bacterial Infection

The invasion and multiplication of bacteria in body tissues, which can cause illness and disease ranging from mild to severe.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life, usually occurring between ages 45 and 55, when her ovaries stop producing eggs, and she no longer has menstrual periods.

Menstruation Cessation

The stoppage of the menstrual cycle, which can occur naturally through menopause or as a result of medical conditions or interventions.

Secretory Phase

The phase of the menstrual cycle following ovulation, during which the lining of the uterus thickens and prepares for possible implantation of an embryo.