Gina Has Applicants Take a Series of Tests

question 13

Multiple Choice

Gina has applicants take a series of tests. Each applicant ends up with a score, so Gina can rank the applicants and see who is likely to produce the highest performance. Gina is MOST likely using which approach to selection?

• A)multiple cutoffs
• B)multiple hurdles
• C)multiple regression
• D)holistic ratings

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Definitions:

Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, but does not necessarily imply causation.

Cause-And-Effect

The principle that an action or event will produce a certain response or effect in the form of another event.

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other decreases, and vice versa.

Computer Technology

The use of computers and software to manage information, including the development, maintenance, and use of computer systems, software, and networks for processing and distributing data.