Each Year the Human Resources Department in a Large Corporation

question 60

Essay

Each year the human resources department in a large corporation assesses the performance of all of its employees.Each employee is rated for various aspects of his or her job on a 7-point scale where 1 = very unsatisfactory and 7 = satisfactory.The CEO of the company believes that the assessment scores this year are lower than last year's.To examine the validity of this belief she draws a random sample of six employees' scores from last year and another six employees' scores this year.Do the data listed below allow the CEO to conclude at the 5% significance level that her belief is correct?

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Definitions:

Rectal Temperature

The measurement of body temperature taken from inside the rectum, which is considered more accurate than some other methods of temperature measurement.

Thermometer

An instrument, either electronic or disposable, that is used to measure body temperature.

Oral Temperature

Body temperature measured by a thermometer placed in the mouth, reflecting the core body temperature.

Pulse Points

Specific locations on the body where arterial pulsations can be felt, such as the wrists, neck, and ankles, useful for assessing heart rate and circulation.