You Are the Recruiter for RESEARCH Inc

question 62

Multiple Choice

You are the recruiter for RESEARCH Inc. ,where your most recent task is to hire a research technician.You have set up an interview schedule to interview six applicants.You notice that in your assessment of the candidates you have been comparing them to one another.You are finding this to be an extremely long process and are not sure if this is very effective.You are

• A)using stereotyping.
• B)using contrast effects.
• C)using selective perception.
• D)using prejudice.
• E)using the halo effect.

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Definitions:

Nonrepresentative

Referring to a sample that does not adequately reflect the broader population's characteristics.

Nondirectional Hypothesis

A hypothesis that predicts a relationship between variables but does not specify the direction of the relationship.

Research Hypothesis

A testable prediction about the relationship between variables that the researcher proposes to explore.