In Assessing Cutoff Scores, a "False Positive" Is an Applicant

question 23

True/False

In assessing cutoff scores, a "false positive" is an applicant who is assessed as not likely to succeed, but who would have been successful if hired.

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Definitions:

MPC

The marginal propensity to consume, which represents the proportion of an increase in income that is spent on consumption rather than being saved.

Saving

The share of earnings not used for immediate spending but saved or invested for future needs.

Consumption Function

An economic formula representing how consumer spending is related to various factors, including income levels.

Personal Saving

Personal saving is the portion of personal income that is not expended on consumption or taxes and is instead saved for future use.