What Is an Interaction Effect

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Multiple Choice

What is an interaction effect?

• A) Where the main effects are explained by the influence of the dependent variables on the independent variable
• B) Where the main effects are explained by the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable
• C) Where the main effects do not jointly explain all of the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable.
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Validity

The characteristic of scores on a selection device that have a demonstrated correlation with future job performance.

Future Job Performance

The expected level of an employee's work efficiency and effectiveness in future tasks and responsibilities.

Selection Device

Tools or processes used to assess and choose the most suitable candidates for a job or task.

Behavioural Interview

An interview in which job applicants are asked about past behaviours.