The Mechanical Composite Strategy for Collecting and Combining Predictive Information

question 13

Multiple Choice

The mechanical composite strategy for collecting and combining predictive information is:

• A)one in which all information (both mechanical and judgmental data) is first mechanically combined into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; then this prediction is judged in the context of other information about the applicant.
• B)one in which data are collected mechanically but combined judgmentally.
• C)one in which data are both collected mechanically and combined mechanically.
• D)one that collects both judgmental and mechanical data and then combines them mechanically.

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Definitions:

Predict

To declare or indicate in advance; to forecast an event or outcome based on observation, experience, or scientific reasoning.

Leikas, Lönnqvist, and Verkasalo

Researchers known for their contributions to personality psychology and ethical decision-making studies, although specifics vary based on their published works.

Situation Variance

Differences in behavior that result from the influence of external or situational factors.

Person Variance

The variability or differences in behavior or responses among individuals in a group.