Question

When deciding whom to hire, New Millennium Enterprises first eliminates all applicants who don't have college degrees in computer science. They then eliminate all applicants with IQ scores under 120. After this, they interview the remaining applicants. This is called a _________approach.
A) simple regression
B) multiple regression
C) multiple hurdle
D) predictive validation

Answer 1

Answer: C) multiple hurdle

Explanation:

The Multiple Hurdle approach requires applicants to pass every level in the selection process, meaning that failing any of the tests gets applicants disqualified, whereas a compensatory approach would have all applicants go through the entire selection process to finally add their scores in each test in a concluding ranking.

The multiple hurdle approach has proven to be very efficient but it could lead to the elimination of excellent applicants who only fail in one area.