A Correlational Study of College Employees Shows a Strong Positive

question 208

Multiple Choice

A correlational study of college employees shows a strong positive correlation between self-reported stress levels and days of work missed for illness, allowing the researcher to conclude that:

• A) stress causes illness.
• B) illness causes stress.
• C) some other variable causes both increases in stress levels and illness.
• D) the researcher can make a fairly accurate prediction of days a person will miss for illness if the person's stress level is known.

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Definitions:

Variable Pay

A portion of employees’ pay that is based on a measure of performance.

Performance Measure

Metrics or standards used to evaluate the effectiveness, quality, or success of a task, process, or organization.

Performance Measure

A metric or standard used to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, or success of an individual's or organization's actions.

Productivity Restriction

Limitations or constraints that reduce the effectiveness or efficiency of work output.