Consider an Employment Test That Is Highly Accurate (About 98

question 37

Multiple Choice

Consider an employment test that is highly accurate (about 98% correct in classifications) ,but very costly (about $5,000 per test) .For which of the following positions would use of the test be most warranted?

• A) Translator for the United States Ambassador to the U.N.
• B) Short-order cook for the President of the United States
• C) Assistant buyer for Sam's Club
• D) All of these

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Treatments

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