A Researcher Wanted to Know If Employees in Different Business

question 1

Multiple Choice

A researcher wanted to know if employees in different business functions had different competence levels. She asked employees in finance, marketing and human resources to complete two dimensions of a competence test, an IQ test dimension and an aptitude dimension. The results are give below. What conclusions can be drawn?
Tests of Between-Subjects Effects

A R Squared = .004 (Adjusted R Squared = .002)
B R Squared = .008 (Adjusted R Squared = .00
Multiple Comparisons
Scheffé

Based on observed means.
* The mean difference is significant at the .05 level.

• A) There are differences in competence levels amongst employees in different business functions and the two dimensions distinguish between business functions in the same way.
• B) There are differences in competence levels amongst employees in different business functions but the two dimensions do not distinguish between business functions in the same way.
• C) There are no differences in competence levels among employees in different business functions.
• D) Not enough information is provided to make any conclusions.

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