Question 1

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

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Question 2

The ACT test and the SAT test are two different tests designed to predict performance in college.Ostensibly,they measure the same construct (i.e.,general mental ability),yet they use different scoring systems.If you had two college applicants' test scores,and one was a score on the ACT test while the other was a score on the SAT test,how would you determine which applicant was more qualified for college entrance?

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Question 3

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-A difference between scores of 40 and 60 would not represent the same difference in applicants' mathematical abilities as the difference between 60 and 80.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

The statement compares differences between scores, which suggests that there is a consistent scale of measurement being used. However, there is no natural zero point (i.e. a score of 0 does not represent the absence of mathematical ability). Therefore, this is an example of an interval scale.

Question 4

What are the most commonly used predictors and criteria for selection? Why do you think they are most commonly used?

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Question 5

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Employee rating of job satisfaction.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

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Question 6

In order to avoid negative numbers when interpreting test scores,which of the following conversions is most appropriate?
A)Z scores
B)T scores
C)Y scores
D)Pearson's conversion

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T scores are commonly used to convert raw scores into a standardized score that doesn't produce negative numbers. Z scores can also be used for this purpose, but T scores are preferred in many cases because they have a more intuitive scale (mean of 50 and standard deviation of 10) and are easier to interpret for non-statisticians. Y scores and Pearson's conversion are not commonly used for this purpose.

Question 7

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Most scales involving physical measurements or counting
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

The ratio scale involves measurement that has a true zero point, such as length, weight, and time. This is the most appropriate for physical measurements, as well as counting, because it allows for meaningful comparisons and calculations involving ratios. The nominal, ordinal, and interval scales would not be as suitable for measuring physical quantities or counting because they lack the properties of equal intervals and a true zero point.

Question 8

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-If an individual scored 80 on the test,we could not say that she scored twice as much as someone who scored a 40.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

On an interval scale, the intervals between values are meaningful and can be compared, but there is no true zero point. In this case, we cannot say that scoring 80 is twice as much as scoring 40 because a score of zero does not indicate the absence of the attribute being measured (knowledge, skill, etc.). A ratio scale has a true zero point, so it would make sense to say that someone who scored 80 had twice as much of the attribute being measured as someone who scored 40. However, this information is not provided in the sentence, so we cannot assume that a ratio scale is appropriate. An ordinal scale simply orders items based on the attribute being measured, and a nominal scale only categorizes items without any quantitative meaning, so neither of these scales would be appropriate for this scenario.

Question 9

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Classifying applicants by their gender.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

Gender is a categorical variable and can only be measured on a nominal scale, which classifies data into distinct categories without any order or numerical value.

Question 10

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-The simplest form of measurement.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

The simplest form of measurement is the nominal scale, which simply categorizes or names items without any quantitative value.

Question 11

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Supervisory ranking of subordinates.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

Supervisory ranking of subordinates is an example of ordinal scale as it involves ranking employees in order of performance or ability, but does not specify the amount of difference between ranks.

Question 12

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Number of units produced by an employee.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

The number of units produced by an employee is a quantitative variable that can take on any non-negative real value, including zero. This represents a ratio scale of measurement, which has a true zero point and allows for meaningful measures of ratio and proportionality.

Question 13

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-If individuals scored 0,we could say they got 0 items correct.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

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Question 14

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Has an absolute zero.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

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A ratio scale has an absolute zero, meaning that it represents a true absence of the variable being measured. Examples of ratio scales include measures of weight, height, and time. Nominal, ordinal, and interval scales do not have an absolute zero.

Question 15

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-Numerical differences indicative of the relative position of individuals for the variable on which they are ranked.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

Ordinal scale is the appropriate choice because it refers to numerical differences that indicate the relative position of individuals for the variable on which they are ranked. The other scales do not necessarily involve ranking or relative position.

Question 16

Why is effective measurement important to human resource selection?

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Question 17

Using the eight steps for developing selection measures outlined in your book,develop a time line for creating a new selection measure.If you were to begin today,when would your new selection measure be ready for use? Be realistic in your time estimates and provide a rationale for them.

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Question 18

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-We can only draw "greater than" or "less than" conclusions with this type of data.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

With ordinal scale, we can order observations, but we cannot make quantitative comparisons or draw conclusions on the magnitude of differences between them.

Question 19

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement:
-If one worker produces 100 wire baskets in an hour while another produces 50,we can state that the second worker produces half as much.
A)interval scale
B)ordinal scale
C)ratio scale
D)nominal scale

Accepted Answer

This statement involves numerical values with a meaningful zero point (in this case, the absence of production), making it a ratio scale measurement. The comparison between the two workers involves actual numerical values, rather than simply ordering or categorizing them, ruling out ordinal and nominal scales. Additionally, there is a clear difference in quantity between the two measurements, ruling out the use of an interval scale.

Question 20

You have two hours to find an existing selection measure to use for retail sales positions.Where will you look? What is the most likely source for finding such a measure?

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Quiz 3: Human Resource Measurement in Selection

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Doesn't provide information on the magnitude of the differences among ranks.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -A difference between scores of 40 and 60 would not represent the same difference in applicants' mathematical abilities as the difference between 60 and 80.

What are the most commonly used predictors and criteria for selection? Why do you think they are most commonly used?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Employee rating of job satisfaction.

In order to avoid negative numbers when interpreting test scores,which of the following conversions is most appropriate?

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Most scales involving physical measurements or counting

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -If an individual scored 80 on the test,we could not say that she scored twice as much as someone who scored a 40.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Classifying applicants by their gender.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -The simplest form of measurement.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Supervisory ranking of subordinates.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Number of units produced by an employee.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -If individuals scored 0,we could say they got 0 items correct.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Has an absolute zero.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -Numerical differences indicative of the relative position of individuals for the variable on which they are ranked.

Why is effective measurement important to human resource selection?

Using the eight steps for developing selection measures outlined in your book,develop a time line for creating a new selection measure.If you were to begin today,when would your new selection measure be ready for use? Be realistic in your time estimates and provide a rationale for them.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -We can only draw "greater than" or "less than" conclusions with this type of data.

Match each of the following with the appropriate scale of measurement: -If one worker produces 100 wire baskets in an hour while another produces 50,we can state that the second worker produces half as much.

You have two hours to find an existing selection measure to use for retail sales positions.Where will you look? What is the most likely source for finding such a measure?