An Instructor Wishes to Determine If There Is a Relationship

question 56

Multiple Choice

An instructor wishes to determine if there is a relationship between the number of absences from his class anda studentʹs final grade in the course. What is the predictor variable?

• A) Absences
• B) Final Grade
• C) The instructorʹs point scale for attendance
• D) Studentʹs performance on the final examination

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Definitions:

Performance Evaluations

The process of assessing and reviewing an employee's job performance through documented evaluations and feedback.

360-Degree Feedback

A performance appraisal method where an employee is evaluated by feedback from superiors, peers, subordinates, and sometimes clients.

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, often in a way considered to be unfair.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against a person or group without sufficient information or experience, often based on stereotypes.