Suppose That a Survey Is Taken of the Adult Residents

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a survey is taken of the adult residents of a town, and one of the questions asked is whether the person responding graduated from high school. Can the responses to this question be trusted?

• A) Yes, because the question is very straightforward.
• B) No, because the number of 'yes' answers would probably be skewed upward.
• C) Yes, because the respondents are adults.
• D) No, because the number of 'yes' answers would probably be skewed downward.
• E) No, because most of the respondents would refuse to answer this question.

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Definitions:

Age

The length of time that a person has lived or a thing has existed.

Task Performance

The execution and efficiency in carrying out specific tasks within a job, often measured to evaluate an employee's effectiveness.

Creativity

The ability to generate new ideas, solutions, or innovative approaches to problems.

Diversity

Describes the inclusion of individuals from a wide range of social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in a group or organization.