The Following Are Coefficients of Correlation (R)

question 41

Multiple Choice

The following are coefficients of correlation (r) . The one that indicates a strong positive linear relationship between the two variables of interest is:

• A) 0.8
• B) -0.9
• C) 0.9
• D) -1.3
• E) -1

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Definitions:

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people.

Central Tendency Error

A bias in performance appraisals where the evaluator rates most employees as being average, overlooking individual differences in performance.

Leniency Error

A type of bias in performance appraisals where the evaluator tends to rate employees more favorably than their performance justifies.

Similar-To-Self Bias

The tendency of individuals to favor and be more positively inclined towards others who they perceive as similar to themselves.