The Human Resources Department at a Major High Tech Company

question 92

Multiple Choice

The human resources department at a major high tech company recently conducted an employee satisfaction survey of 100 of its 3,000 employees. Data were collected on such variables as age, gender, marital status, current salary, level of overall satisfaction on a scale from 1 to 5, number of years with the company, and job title. Which of the following best describes the overall data set that was generated from the study?

• A) Cross-sectional data
• B) Time-series data
• C) Nominal data
• D) Quantitative data

---

Definitions:

Arrive Early

The act of reaching a destination before the expected or scheduled time.

Positive Attitude

A mental outlook that focuses on the good and expects positive outcomes.

Dependability

The quality of being reliable, trustworthy, and consistent in performance or presence.

Reliable

Dependable, can be relied upon.