There Are 250 Computer Programmers Employed at Computers

question 129

Short Answer

There are 250 computer programmers employed at Computers.com, Inc. A sample of 50 programmers revealed that 30 graduated with a four-year college degree. Construct the 95 percent confidence interval for the proportion of all programmers who graduated from a four-year university.

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Definitions:

Valence

The value to the individual of various work outcomes.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals assess their job satisfaction based on the ratio of inputs to outcomes and compare it to the perceived ratio of others.

Expectancy Theory

Argues that work motivation is determined by individual beliefs regarding effort–performance relationships and work outcomes.

Process Theories

Examine the thought processes that motivate individual behavior.