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:

Significant Wage Increases

Notable uplifts in employee pay rates, often occurring in response to factors like inflation, productivity improvements, or labor market dynamics.

Right-To-Work Laws

Legislation that prohibits agreements between labor unions and employers that make union membership or payment of union dues a condition of employment.

Government Employee

An individual employed by a governmental organization, either at the local, state, or federal level.

Government Employees

Individuals who work within various branches of government (federal, state, local) and whose salaries are paid by public funds.