Based on Ethnic Differences in Height, Who Would You Expect

question 28

Multiple Choice

Based on ethnic differences in height, who would you expect to be the tallest child?

• A)Michael, who is of African heritage
• B)John, who is of European heritage
• C)Chan-ho, who is of Asian heritage
• D)It is impossible to tell, because there are no ethnic differences in height.

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Definitions:

Distributional Errors

Mistakes in the allocation or distribution of resources or data that can lead to skewed results or inefficiencies.

Performance Appraisals

A systematic evaluation of an employee's job performance and productivity in relation to established criteria and organizational objectives.

Contrast Errors

A type of evaluation error that occurs when an employee's assessment is based on a comparison with another employee rather than on individual performance standards.

Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scale

A method used in performance appraisal that links specific behavioral patterns with specific performance ratings to ensure objectivity and fairness.