A Group of Researchers Wants to Determine If People Are

question 257

Multiple Choice

A group of researchers wants to determine if people are more likely to follow directions if the person giving the directions is in a uniform.Half the participants are directed to a parking spot by a uniformed security guard,the other half are directed to a parking spot by an individual wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt.In this study,the dependent variable would be

• A) the number of participants who park in the spot they are directed to.
• B) the type of clothing worn by the person giving the directions.
• C) the gender of the person driving into the parking lot.
• D) the distance between the parking spot and the entrance.

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Definitions:

Accurate Information

Data or details that are precise, correct, and free of errors, serving as a reliable basis for decision-making.

Procedural Justice

The fairness and transparency in the processes that lead to outcomes or decisions, influencing perceptions of fairness in organizational and legal settings.

Distributive Justice

The perceived fairness in the allocation of resources or rewards within an organization or society.

Interactional Justice

The perceived fairness and respect with which individuals are treated within interpersonal interactions in the workplace.