The Mechanical Synthesis Method for Collecting and Combining Predictive Information

question 14

Multiple Choice

The mechanical synthesis method for collecting and combining predictive information is:

• A)one that first combines subjectively all information (both mechanical and judgmental) into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; this information is then mechanically combined with other information to create an overall score for the applicant
• B)one in which all information (both mechanical and judgmental data) is first mechanically combined into a prediction about the applicant's likely success; then this prediction is judged in the context of other information about the applicant
• C)one in which judgmental data are collected, but they are combined mechanically
• D)one in which both judgmental and mechanical data are collected but combined mechanically

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Definitions:

Surety

A surety refers to a person or entity that takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, for example, guaranteeing the payment of a debt.

Prepayment

The act of repaying a loan or part of a loan before its due date, which can sometimes lead to penalties or the waiving of future interest.

Collateral

refers to assets that are pledged as security for the repayment of a loan, ensuring the lender can seize the assets if the loan is not repaid.

Reimbursement

The process of compensating someone for an expense they have incurred.