Which of the Following Validity Coefficients Would Be Used for Predicting

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following validity coefficients would be used for predicting the job success of individuals?

• A)linear regression
• B)forecasting efficiency
• C)Pearson product-moment (simple) correlation coefficient
• D)none of these

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Definitions:

Mentally Incompetent

A legal status referring to an individual's lack of capacity to make decisions due to mental disability or illness.

Disaffirmance

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Improvidence

Lack of foresight or care in managing finances, often leading to unnecessary expenditure or loss.

Capacity

The legal ability of a party to enter into a contract.