If the Correlation Coefficient for the Relationship Between a Job

question 45

Multiple Choice

If the correlation coefficient for the relationship between a job sample test and job performance is -0.7 and significant,then the employer should ________.

• A)not hire people who pass the test
• B)hire people who score high on the job sample test
• C)hire people who score low on the job sample test
• D)rerun the analyses because a coefficient of -0.7 is impossible

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