Evaluating Operational Definitions When an Experimenter Fails to Randomly Assign

question 49

Multiple Choice

Evaluating Operational Definitions When an experimenter fails to randomly assign subjects to different experimental conditions, a ____ threat is present since treatment groups may differ on subject variables.

• A)selection
• B)statistical regression
• C)subject mortality
• D)testing

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Definitions:

Forced Distribution

A performance management system where employee evaluations are distributed along a predetermined curve, often requiring managers to rank employees against each other.

Performance Appraisal Systems

Formal systems used within organizations to evaluate employee performance, providing feedback, documenting accomplishments, and identifying areas for improvement.

Performance Standards

Established criteria or benchmarks used to measure and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of work performance.

Competency Matrix

A list of the level of each competency required for each of a number of jobs.