Which of the Following Is a Valid Statement About Contingent

question 375

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid statement about contingent workers?

• A) Contingent workers are seldom skilled professionals.
• B) By law, employers must provide contingent workers the same salary and benefits as permanent employees.
• C) An increasing number of companies are hiring skilled professionals, such as accountants, as part of their contingent workforce.
• D) By law, companies cannot hire contingent workers as part of the management team.

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Definitions:

Y Predictor

A variable used in statistical models to predict another variable, often denoted as the independent variable.

Regression Line

A straight line that best fits the data on a scatterplot, showing the average relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Slope

The gradient or tilt of a line on a graph, indicating the relationship between two variables.

Y-Intercept

This refers to the point on a graph where the line crosses the Y-axis, typically representing the value of the dependent variable when the independent variable is zero.