In an Interview, an Interviewer Asks a Candidate, "Describe a Situation

question 107

Multiple Choice

In an interview, an interviewer asks a candidate, "Describe a situation in which you disagreed with your superior and how you resolved that situation." This is an example of a(n) _____ interview.

• A) exit
• B) reference
• C) technical
• D) closed
• E) behavioral

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Treatment Variable

A variable manipulated by researchers in an experiment to determine its effect on an outcome measure; also known as the independent variable.

Testable Hypotheses

Statements that make predictions about the relationship between variables, which can be empirically tested through scientific research.

Hypothesis-Testing Approach

A method in research that involves making predictions, formulating a hypothesis, and then empirically testing it.