A 7,000-Seat Theater Is Interested in Determining Whether There Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

A 7,000-seat theater is interested in determining whether there is a difference in attendance between shows on Tuesday evening and those on Wednesday evening. Two independent samples of 25 weeks are collected for Tuesday and Wednesday. The mean attendance on Tuesday evening is calculated as 5,500, while the mean attendance on Wednesday evening is calculated as 5,850. The known population standard deviation for attendance on Tuesday evening is 550 and the known population standard deviation for attendance on Wednesday evening is 445. Which of the following is the appropriate decision given a 5% level of significance?

• A) Conclude that the mean attendance differs because the p-value = 0.0067 < 0.05.
• B) Conclude that the mean attendance differs because the p-value = 0.0134 < 0.05.
• C) Do not conclude that the mean attendance differs because the p-value = 0.0067 < 0.05.
• D) Do not conclude that the mean attendance differs because the p-value = 0.0134 < 0.05.

Understand the concept and process of self-fulfilling prophecy in organizational behavior.

Recognize the impact of perceptual errors, including stereotyping, halo effect, and attribution errors, on social perception in the workplace.

Identify the components and significance of social perception and its influence on workplace dynamics.

Describe the factors that influence attribution in organizational settings, including the fundamental attribution error and self-serving bias.

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