Employment Test Data Suggests That an Individual Applicant Is Incapable

question 69

Multiple Choice

Employment test data suggests that an individual applicant is incapable of successfully performing a particular job.However,in reality,this individual would be very successful at the job.Such a scenario exemplifies what is meant by

• A) a base rate.
• B) a false positive.
• C) a false negative.
• D) a false expectancy.

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Definitions:

Life History

An in-depth account of an individual's experiences and the societal context in which they occurred, often used in qualitative research.

Historical Research

The study of past events or phenomena, using sources like documents, oral accounts, artifacts, and other archival material to understand and interpret history.

In-Depth Interviewing

A qualitative research method that involves conducting extensive and detailed interviews to gather deep insights.

Flowery Description

An elaborately detailed or excessively embellished narrative or explanation.