To carry out a validation study, an I/O psychologist is developing a regression equation from data collected from those hired two years ago. Specifically, the I/O psychologist is examining the relationship between extraversion, cognitive skills, and communication ability on sales performance (the dependent measure). The data are given in the resource document “PSY 838 Quantitative Measures Data.”

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

In this assignment, you will perform the multiple regression analysis on the data from those hired two years ago. You will then use that information to make decisions regarding which of the current candidates should be hired.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• Learners need to download the resource document “PSY 838 Quantitative Measures Data.”

• Instructors will be using a grading rubric to grade the assignments. It is recommended that learners review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment in order to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

• Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• This assignment requires that at least two additional scholarly research sources related to this topic, and at least one in-text citation from each source be included.

Directions:

Access the resource document “PSY 838 Quantitative Measures Data” and perform multiple regression on these data.

1. Enter variables using the stepwise procedure.

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

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

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

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

2. An explanation of which principles of consulting and coaching would most effectively be applied to improve organizational performance based on this data. (4.3)

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

1. APA format

Prior to engaging in this discussion, please review Chapters 5 and 6 from the Applied Metacognition e-book, the Bloom’s Taxonomy video, and any relevant Instructor Guidance.  Respond to at least two of your classmates by Day 5 (Saturday).  Comment on at least one of your classmates’ responses to your initial post by Day 7 of the week. Be sure to respond to your instructor’s comments to you in this forum by Day 7.

For this discussion, you will produce a creative video presentation using PowerPoint and Screenr to demonstrate your knowledge about learning theory and how it applies to your own learning processes. Creating this presentation will also allow you to practice using the technology you will utilize for your final presentation in Week Five. Your presentation must be a minimum of 2 ½ minutes long, and it may not exceed 5 minutes. Thus, you will need to be effective as you showcase the required material.

To begin, create a script document and a PowerPoint presentation.  The script will assist you in creating a video presentation that will not exceed the five-minute time limit allowed for your screencast. The PowerPoint presentation should be a minimum of six content slides and a reference slide for any information taken from your resources. The content slides must include the elements listed below. For each of these areas, consider how/if they affect your potential to learn new things. Be certain to base your arguments on the topics you are learning about in this course and share these insights in your screencast presentation.

Required elements:

• Your background experiences including your first memory
• Your hobbies and passions
• Your daily routine
• Your frustrations and emotional buttons
• Your believed intelligence (refer to multiple intelligences) and efficacy in learning online
• Your first memories of both a tragedy and a victory

Click here to view a sample slide.

Using Screenr.com or screencast-o-matic.com, you will create a screencast of your presentation. Please include a title for your presentation in the description box when you publish your screencast.  Refer to the instructionsin each online program for assistance. Do not simply read your slides. Rather, be creative in the creation of your script to forge a compelling argument. Although the reference slide must be present, reading through the reference slide will not count toward your two-and-a-half-minute minimum time requirement for the presentation.

For this discussion, you will produce a creative video presentation using PowerPoint and Screenr or Screencast-O-Matic to demonstrate your knowledge about learning theory and how it applies to your own learning processes. Creating this presentation will also allow you to practice using the technology you will utilize for your final presentation in Week Five. Your presentation must be a minimum of 2 ½ minutes long, and it may not exceed 5 minutes. Thus, you will need to be effective as you showcase the required material.

Copy and paste the URL link in the discussion forum and write two to three sentences describing the project development process and how you were able to successfully apply learning theory to your own life and behaviors.

Guided Response: Read several of your classmates’ posts and respond to at least two of your classmates by Day 5 (Saturday).  View your peers’ presentations. Comment on the aspects you found to be creative or helpful in their presentations. What differences in the ways we learn seem to stand out to you the most? Why would it be difficult to train or counsel people with diverse learning experiences and expectations? Continue to monitor this discussion through 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Day 7 of the week. Comment on at least one of your classmates’ responses to your initial post. Be sure to respond to your instructor’s comments to you in this forum by Day 7. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses.