The Regression Equation to Predict the Job Performance of New

question 21

Multiple Choice

The regression equation to predict the job performance of new hires based on age, GPA and gender (female = 1 and male = 0) is Job Performance = -60.8 + 4.80.Age + 1.44 GPA + 9.06 Gender. Which of the following is the correct
Interpretation for the regression coefficient of Gender?

• A) The regression coefficient indicates that the job performance score for a female Will, on average, be 9.06 points higher than for males of the same age and GPA.
• B) The regression coefficient indicates that the job performance score for a female Will, on average, be 9.06 points lower than for males of the same age and GPA.
• C) The regression coefficient indicates that the job performance score for a female Will, on average, be 9.06 times higher than for males.
• D) The regression coefficient indicates that the job performance score for a female Will, on average, be 9.06 times lower than for males.
• E) The regression coefficient is not significantly different from zero.

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