Which of the Following Is a Primary Reason Why References

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary reason why references must not be included unless asked for in a résumé?

• A) It is extremely difficult for a person to find someone who will refer him or her.
• B) It takes up space that a person could use to sell his or her skills.
• C) It is unethical for a person to be selected for a job based on someone's reference.
• D) It can always be given at a later point in time by putting "references available upon request" at the bottom of a résumé.
• E) It is against the law to hire an individual based on his or her references.

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Definitions:

Coefficient of Variation

A statistical measure of the dispersion of data points in a data series around the mean, expressed as a percentage of the mean.

Median

The middle value in a set of data, arranged in ascending or descending order, or the average of the two middle values if there is an even number of observations.

Even Number

An integer that is divisible by 2 without leaving a remainder.

Observations

Data points collected during a study or experiment, representing individual instances or occurrences of the variables being studied.