Workers Who Are Unemployed for Long Periods of Time Are

question 57

Multiple Choice

Workers who are unemployed for long periods of time are more likely to be unemployed for ________ reasons than for ________ reasons.

• A) frictional; cyclical and structural
• B) structural; frictional and cyclical
• C) cyclical; frictional
• D) cyclical; structural

Grasp the experimental method, including manipulation of the independent variable and measurement of the dependent variable.

Recognize the importance of random assignment and its role in controlling for confounding variables.

Identify different research methods (e.g., experiments, correlational studies, naturalistic observations) and their purposes.

Understand the concept of reliability and validity in measures and research findings.

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Definitions:

Just Cause

The onus on the employer to establish grounds for termination of an employee without notice.

Bargaining Unit

A group of employees with a clear and identifiable community of interests who are represented by a union in negotiations and labor discussions.

Reinstatement

The act of restoring someone or something to their previous position, status, or conditions, often used in employment or insurance contexts.

Compulsory Arbitration

A mandatory arbitration process enforced by law or contract, requiring parties to resolve their dispute through arbitration rather than through litigation in court.