For Each of the Following Scenarios, Indicate Which Is the Predictor

question 23

Essay

For each of the following scenarios, indicate which is the predictor variable and which is the response variable.
a. A study examined consumption levels of oil and carbon dioxide emissions for a sample of counties.
b. Data were collected on job performance rating and hours of training for a sample of employees at a telecommunications repair facility.
c. Salary data as well as years of managerial experience were collected for a sample of executives in the high tech industry.

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Definitions:

Typical Responses

The ways individuals usually adjust.

State Characteristics

Temporary attributes or conditions of an individual that can change depending on circumstances, unlike more stable trait characteristics.

Minnesota Multiphasic

Refers to the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a standardized psychometric test of adult personality and psychopathology.

Personality Assessment Inventory

A standardized psychological test designed to evaluate personality and psychopathology of individuals.