Each Salesperson in a Large Department Store Chain Is Rated

question 72

Multiple Choice

Each salesperson in a large department store chain is rated on their sales ability and their potential for advancement. The data for the 500 sampled salespeople are summarized in the following table. What is the probability that a salesperson selected at random has above average sales ability and has excellent potential for advancement?

• A) 0.20
• B) 0.50
• C) 0.27
• D) 0.75

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Definitions:

Dominant Traits

Dominant traits are characteristics that are more likely to be expressed in offspring when inherited, overshadowing recessive traits.

Temperament

An individual's innate personality, particularly those aspects that influence their reactions to the environment and stress.

Reactivity

The degree to which a person responds to environmental stimuli or changes in experimental conditions.

Enduring Patterns

Persistent and consistent ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that establish a person's personality.