Listed at the Right Are the Names of Twenty Full-Time

question 652

Essay

Listed at the right are the names of twenty full-time clerks on the retail staff. Use the
random numbers listed below to select four of them to be in your sample. Clearly explain
your method. $\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|}\hline \text { Larry } & \text { Marissa } & \text { Tim } & \text { Diane } \\\hline \text { Carol } & \text { Joshua } & \text { Barbara } & \text { Allan } \\\hline \text { Rich } & \text { Sharyn } & \text { Brian } & \text { Kelly } \\\hline \text { Nicole } & \text { John } & \text { June } & \text { Frank } \\\hline \text { Steve } & \text { Andrea } & \text { Matthew } & \text { Erin } \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Fluid Intelligence

Intelligence that reflects the ability to process information, particularly in novel or complex circumstances.

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A psychological tendency to approach problems in a specific way, using methods that have been successful in the past.

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A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to think of alternative uses.

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The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.