McGuire Is Classifying and Arranging Data from His Recent Park

question 42

Multiple Choice

McGuire is classifying and arranging data from his recent park observations. He has grouped participants into three classifications: parents, children, and youth. McGuire is grouping the participants based on a(n) :

• A) interval variable.
• B) continuous variable.
• C) ordinal variable.
• D) categorical variable.

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Definitions:

High-involvement Management

A managerial approach that focuses on engaging employees in decision-making processes, thereby increasing their commitment and productivity.

Employee Performance

The assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness with which an employee carries out their job responsibilities.

Strategic Organizational Behavior

focuses on the study and application of knowledge about how individuals and groups act within organizations, to improve organizational effectiveness through strategic planning.

Human Capital

The combined abilities, expertise, and non-physical assets that individuals possess, which can generate economic benefits for themselves, their employers, or their community.