An Industrial Psychologist Is Interested in the Effectiveness of an Employee

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Essay

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:


What is the strength of the relationship between computer training and computer knowledge test scores (h²)?

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Definitions:

Communication Barrier

Any obstacle that prevents clear understanding and the exchange of information between individuals or groups.

Compensation

The total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed as required.

Standard Communication Model

A framework describing the process of information being transmitted from a sender to a receiver through a medium, often including feedback mechanisms.

Intended Target

The specific group, object, or outcome that an action, message, or product is aimed or designed for.