An Industrial Psychologist Is Interested in the Effectiveness of an Employee

question 24

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:


Based on the F ratio you just computed and the appropriate critical value (3.88),your decision would be to _______,suggesting that ______ a statistically significant effect of training on computer knowledge.

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Definitions:

Collaborative Consumption

The practice of sharing, bartering, lending, trading, or renting access to products or services, facilitated by community-based online services.

Private Ownership

The legal possession of property or goods by individuals or corporations, not by the state or public entities.

Cognitive Surplus

The combination of time, technology, and digital connectivity that enables society to contribute to collaborative projects, often leading to significant advancements or creations.

Creative Commons

A nonprofit organization that provides free licenses allowing creators to legally share their work with predefined conditions.