PSY 838 Quantitative Measures Data

To carry out a validation study, an I/O psychologist isdeveloping a regression equation from data collected from those hired two yearsago. Specifically, the I/O psychologist is examining the relationship betweenextraversion, cognitive skills, and communication ability on sales performance(the dependent measure). The data are given in the resource document "PSY838 Quantitative Measures Data."<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Currently, the same I/O psychologist must make a decision aboutwhich two applicants to hire for newly-created sales positions. There are 10applicants for the two positions, who completed quantitative measures on thesame predictors above.

In this assignment, you will perform the multiple regressionanalysis on the data from those hired two years ago. You will then use thatinformation to make decisions regarding which of the current candidates shouldbe hired.

Directions:

Access the resource document "PSY 838 Quantitative MeasuresData" and perform multiple regression on these data.

1. Enter variables using the stepwise procedure.

2. Interpret the results and write the regression equation usingthe following format:

Y = (b1 x X1) + (b2 x X2) + (b3 x X3) + a, where a is theintercept, and the bs are regression coefficients.

In a statement of 200-250 words, describe what the data indicateabout employee performance and coaching needs. Include the following in thestatement:

1. A discussion of which of these employees may need coachingand which are performing at acceptable levels.

2. An explanation of which principles of consulting and coachingwould most effectively be applied to improve organizational performance basedon this data. (4.3)

State the regression equation you wrote above, and use theequation computed and the data obtained from those hired two years ago to makea decision about which two individuals should be offered the current positions.Justify your decision in a statement of 150-200 words.

PSY-838 Quantitative Measures Data

To carry out avalidation study, an I/O psychologist is developing a regression equation fromdata collected from those hired two years ago. Specifically, the I/Opsychologist is examining the relationship between extraversion, cognitiveskills, and communication ability on sales performance (the dependent measure).The data are shown below.

Currently, thesame I/O psychologist must make a decision about which two applicants to hirefor sales positions. There are 10 applicants for the position, who completedquantitative measures on the same predictors above. The data are shown below.