HRM 6622 FINAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
nominal - Answers -In analyzing data for measurement purposes, sex and race are
considered ______________ data.
? - Answers -If an employee survey contains a response scale of 1 to 7, for purposes of
analysis the data should be treated as __________________.
5.5 - Answers -In human resources, the median of a distribution is often more important
than the average. In the data array that follows, what is the median? 7 7 6 5 5 2
the degree of relationship between two interval or ratio variables - Answers -The
correlation coefficient is an important statistical measure in the staffing function. What
does a Pearson Product-Moment correlation measure?
Content Validity - Answers -The most important measurement concept in staffing is
"validity." A "stress test" which measures the degree of stress an employee is facing is
said to have _____________.
TRUE - Answers -"Statistical significance" refers to the likelihood that a correlation that
exists between two variables in a small sample of employees also exists in a larger
population of employees within the organization
FALSE - Answers -In investing, they say that "past performance is not an indicator of
future performance." The same is true in staffing when it comes to selecting people.
gaps in employment dates, misrepresentation of educational attainment, exaggerated
previous salary levels (all of the above) - Answers -When reviewing an individual's
application for employment, the person reviewing the application should be alert for
which of the following?
It is best for a company to provide a structured reference form so that the same
information is collected for each applicant - Answers -Which of the following statements
is true concerning letters of recommendation for employment?
biographical information - Answers -Which of the following is the most valid initial
assessment method?
Reference and background checks - Answers -To avoid "negligent hiring" lawsuits,
which of the following selection methods/sources should be used?
The initial interview should focus only on determining if the applicant meets the
essential requirements of the job. - Answers -Which of the following statements about
the initial interview is most true?
nominal - Answers -In analyzing data for measurement purposes, sex and race are
considered ______________ data.
? - Answers -If an employee survey contains a response scale of 1 to 7, for purposes of
analysis the data should be treated as __________________.
5.5 - Answers -In human resources, the median of a distribution is often more important
than the average. In the data array that follows, what is the median? 7 7 6 5 5 2
the degree of relationship between two interval or ratio variables - Answers -The
correlation coefficient is an important statistical measure in the staffing function. What
does a Pearson Product-Moment correlation measure?
Content Validity - Answers -The most important measurement concept in staffing is
"validity." A "stress test" which measures the degree of stress an employee is facing is
said to have _____________.
TRUE - Answers -"Statistical significance" refers to the likelihood that a correlation that
exists between two variables in a small sample of employees also exists in a larger
population of employees within the organization
FALSE - Answers -In investing, they say that "past performance is not an indicator of
future performance." The same is true in staffing when it comes to selecting people.
gaps in employment dates, misrepresentation of educational attainment, exaggerated
previous salary levels (all of the above) - Answers -When reviewing an individual's
application for employment, the person reviewing the application should be alert for
which of the following?
It is best for a company to provide a structured reference form so that the same
information is collected for each applicant - Answers -Which of the following statements
is true concerning letters of recommendation for employment?
biographical information - Answers -Which of the following is the most valid initial
assessment method?
Reference and background checks - Answers -To avoid "negligent hiring" lawsuits,
which of the following selection methods/sources should be used?
The initial interview should focus only on determining if the applicant meets the
essential requirements of the job. - Answers -Which of the following statements about
the initial interview is most true?
