An Industrial Psychologist Is Interested in the Effectiveness of an Employee

question 41

Short Answer

An industrial psychologist is interested in the effectiveness of an employee computer training course.A total of 7 employees are enrolled in the course.The psychologist measures computer knowledge (1)just before the training begins, (2)again at the end of training,and (3)again at a 3-month follow-up.An increase in computer knowledge from pre-training to end-of-training would suggest the training is effective.Scores on the computer knowledge test can range from 1 to 10.The tables below summarize the data and part of the data analysis:


Calculate SS_{ACROSS SUBJECTS}

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Definitions:

Attribution

A cognitive process by which individuals infer the causes of their own and others’ behavior.

Schema

Schema refers to a cognitive framework or concept that helps organize and interpret information, based on one’s accumulated knowledge and experience.

Attributional Model

A psychological framework that explains how individuals infer causes of behavior, focusing on internal versus external attributions.

External-Unstable Attribution

Attributing one's behavior or outcomes to external, transient factors outside one's control.