A Human Resources Psychologist Is Interested in the Effect of Work

question 52

Multiple Choice

A human resources psychologist is interested in the effect of work schedule on job satisfaction. She compares satisfaction scores of workers who work five 8-hour shifts with workers who work four 10-hour shifts. Which of the following types of design has the manager employed?

• A)One-group pretest-posttest design
• B)Nonequivalent pretest-posttest design
• C)Nonequivalent control group design
• D)One-shot case study

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Definitions:

Equal Pay Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1963 aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex.

Non-liquidated Damages

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Employer Fines

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