Which of the Following Is NOT a Component of a Legally

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of a legally defensible performance appraisal system?

• A)Dimensions of performance should be based on a job analysis.
• B)Raters should be trained in how to assess performance.
• C)Raters should always be in a depressed mood,because of their better information processing abilities.
• D)Supervisors should keep detailed records of performance.

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Definitions:

Type II Error

In statistical hypothesis testing, the error that occurs when one fails to reject a false null hypothesis (a false negative).

Significant

Indicates that the results in statistical analysis are likely not due to chance, and there is a certain degree of reliability in the findings.

Power

The probability that a statistical test will correctly reject a false null hypothesis, a measure of a test's capability to detect an effect when there is one.

Hypothesis Testing

A statistical method used to evaluate the plausibility of a hypothesis by using sample data.