In the Stanford Prison Study, Participants Were Randomly Assigned to Be

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the Stanford Prison Study, participants were randomly assigned to be prisoners and guards in the experiment. The guards wore khaki prison uniforms, carried night sticks, and wore sunglasses, while the prisoners wore prison garb with their prison numbers on the back. These costumes signified the participants' social:

• A)roles.
• B)schemas.
• C)identities.
• D)norm.

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Definitions:

Quantitative Forecasting

The use of numerical data and statistical models to predict future outcomes based on historical data.

Regression Analysis

Presupposes that a linear relationship exists between one or more independent (causal, or predictor) variables, which are predicted to affect the dependent (criterion) variable-in our instance, future HR demand for personnel (i.e., the number of employees).

Trend Projection

A forecasting technique that extends past data points into the future to predict outcomes, often used in sales, finance, and inventory planning.

HR Forecasting

A method used in human resources to estimate future workforce needs to achieve the organization's objectives.