Correlation
Test your understanding of correlations with this seven item quiz.
- 1.
A correlation near +1 means
- A.
The two variables are increasing together
- B.
The two variables are decreasing together
- C.
The relationship is extremely strong
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
The answer is D - All of the aboveRate this question:
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- 2.
A correlation of -.2 means
- A.
The two variables are increasing and decreasing in opposition
- B.
The relationship is strong
- C.
One causes the other
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
A. The two variables are increasing and decreasing in oppositionExplanation
The answer is A - The two variables are increasing and decreasing in oppositionRate this question:
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- 3.
Our research found that high Procedural Justice was associated with low stress. Is it accurate to say if you have high Procedural Justice you will have no stress?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The answer is FalseRate this question:
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- 4.
Our research found that high Procedural Justice was associated increased commitment. Is it accurate to say if you increase your Procedural Justice score you will have a corresponding increase in commitment?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The answer is FalseRate this question:
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- 5.
Our research found that high Procedural Justice was associated with low turnover rates. Is it accurate to say if you have high Procedural Justice you are more likely to have low turnover?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The answer is TrueRate this question:
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- 6.
When presenting BST's position, is it accurate t osay that based on BST's experience, reasoning, and outcome studies we believe that improving organizational culture will result in improved business performance (including safety, absenteeism, turnover etc.)?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
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- 7.
When presenting the slide showing the predicted direct payroll costs of absenteeism, which of the following statements are true?
- A.
If you improve your Perceived Organizational Support score by one point it will save you 17 thousand dollars.
- B.
If we know your Perceived Organizational Support score we will know your Turnover rate and be able to calculate your costs.
- C.
Given your score of Perceived Organizational Support, we can estimate your turnover rate and predict how much your cost would be with a one point difference.
Correct Answer
C. Given your score of Perceived Organizational Support, we can estimate your turnover rate and predict how much your cost would be with a one point difference.Explanation
The answer C is trueRate this question:
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