Which Question Below Is an Example of a Behavioral Question

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which question below is an example of a behavioral question?

• A) "What would you do if you were asked a question during a sales presentation for which you did not know the answer?"
• B) "What factors do you consider before underwriting an insurance policy for a new client?"
• C) "What is your attitude about working with a sales team instead of independently?"
• D) "Can you tell me about a time when you solved a really difficult problem?"

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Definitions:

Alternative Hypothesis

The hypothesis that is tested against the null hypothesis, usually representing the notion of a difference or effect.

Type I Error

Erroneously dismissing a true null hypothesis, often called a "false positive."

Sample Mean

The average obtained from a sample, calculated by summing all sample data points and dividing by the number of points.

Null Hypothesis

A statement or assumption that there is no effect or no difference, and is the hypothesis that researchers aim to test against.