A Researcher Draws a Random Sample of 100 Full-Time City

question 87

Multiple Choice

A researcher draws a random sample of 100 full-time city employees and, based on their self-reported salaries, calculates an average annual salary of $56,000. According to city records, however, the average annual earnings of all full-time city employees is $51,000. Which of the following conclusions can you draw from these data?

• A) The mean of the sampling distribution for samples of 100 is $51,000.
• B) The estimated margin of error for all samples of 100 is $5,000.
• C) The sample estimate is based on a biased sample of city employees.
• D) The sample is too small to provide an accurate estimate of the average earnings of all employees.

Grasp the historical and predicted implications of climate change.

Understand the key strategies for overcoming resistance to change.

Recognize the significance of grassroots effort and top-down management in initiating change.

Identify the risks associated with explicit and implicit coercion in change management.

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Definitions:

Interactional Justice

The perception of fairness in personal interactions and treatments individuals receive from authority figures, especially in the context of feedback or dispute resolution.

Early Retirements

A situation where an employee chooses to retire before the customary retirement age, often incentivized by employer offerings.

Involuntary Terminations

The act of ending an employee's contract or employment against their will, often due to layoffs or disciplinary actions.

Employee Leasing

Involves an organization paying a fee to a leasing company that provides a pool of employees who are available on a temporary basis. This pool of employees usually constitutes a group or crew intended to handle all or most of the organization’s work needs in a particular area.