If We Conduct a Research Study Using a Sample of 14-

question 51

Multiple Choice

If we conduct a research study using a sample of 14- to 16-year old adolescents attending school in ethnically-diverse middle class communities, we could correctly generalize our results to

• A) all adolescents between the ages of 14 to 16.
• B) all middle class adolescents.
• C) all middle class adolescents between the ages of 14 to 16.
• D) adolescents who have characteristics similar to those of the sample.

Recognize various motivational theories and their key proponents.

Describe how individual needs influence workplace behavior and motivation.

Explain the role of feedback, goal setting, and achievements in motivating individuals.

Distinguish between hygiene factors and motivation factors in the context of Herzberg's two-factor theory.

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Definitions:

R-chart

A control chart used in statistical process control to monitor the process variability based on ranges of sampled subsets.

Process Capability

A statistical measure of a process's ability to produce output within specified limits, commonly assessed by comparing the process variation to allowable specification limits.

Control Limits

Control Limits are statistical boundaries set within control charts that represent the acceptable range of variations in a process.

Specification Limits

Specification limits are the defined boundaries of acceptability for the values of a product or process measurements, beyond which quality control actions must be taken.