When attempting to predict job performance using personality traits, researchers typically assume that the relationship is linear.
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a. The coefficient of correlation relating task performance score to conscientiousness score was reported as r = .18. Explain why the researchers should not use this statistic to investigate the curvilinear relationship between task performance and conscientiousness.
b. Give the equation of a curvilinear (quadratic) model relating task performance score (y) to conscientiousness score (x).
c. The researchers theorized that task performance increases as level of conscientiousness increases, but at a decreasing rate. Draw a sketch of this relationship.
d. If the theory in part c is supported, what is the expected sign of β2 in the model, part b?
e. The researchers reported 2 = -.32 with an associated p-value of less than .05. Use this information to test the researchers' theory at α = .05.
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Statistics For Business And Economics
ISBN: 9780321826237
12th Edition
Authors: James T. McClave, P. George Benson, Terry T Sincich
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