30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a recommendation letter?
To inform the prospective employer about the applicant's character and qualifications
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a recommendation letter?
Assessment of the applicant's reasons for leaving their current company
What is the primary purpose of a resignation letter?
To notify the employer that the employee is leaving the company and the effective date of resignation
What is the recommended length of time between the resignation and the effective date of resignation?
At least 15 to 30 days
What is the main objective of an application letter?
To inform the employer that the applicant wants to render their service to the company
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a reservation letter?
The applicant's reasons for leaving their current company
What type of degree is the applicant graduating with?
Bachelor's degree in Sociology
What position is the applicant interested in applying for?
Coordinator
What was the applicant's role in their Fraternity?
President
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the applicant's responsibilities as Fraternity President?
Handling financial transactions
How does the applicant intend to follow up on their application?
By calling the company on February 5
What is the applicant's availability for further discussions?
Mondays after 2 p.m.
What type of variable is 'Sex' based on the explanation provided?
Dichotomic
Which of the following best describes an ordinal variable?
Categories can be ordered or ranked
What is the distinguishing feature of a quantitative variable?
Result of counting
Which type of variable is 'Marital Status' according to the information provided?
Nominal
What distinguishes a dichotomic variable?
Exactly two categories
'Amount of income tax paid' is an example of which type of variable?
Continuous
In formal business letters, why might colored paper be used?
To make the letter more visually appealing
What principle should be followed when selecting stationery for a letter?
The stationery should complement and not detract from the letter's content
What information is included in the letterhead of a formal business letter?
Member names, address, and phone number of the firm
How much space should the letterhead occupy on a sheet of stationery?
1/5 of the sheet
Where should the sender's address appear on an envelope for a formal business letter?
On the upper left-hand corner
What type of letter is a 'Letter of Inquiry' commonly known as?
'Letter of Intent'
What term is used to describe variables that are considered outcomes or results in survey method studies?
Criterion variables
Which of the following is NOT a common subordinating conjunction?
therefore
Which of the following is a key consideration when communicating in the workplace?
Audience
What is the primary purpose of workplace communication, as described in the text?
To serve specific purposes for particular individuals, groups, organizations, or departments
Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 key things to consider when communicating in the workplace?
Tone
What is the purpose of the workplace communication described in the text?
All of the above
Study Notes
Variables in Survey Method Studies
- Dependent variables, also called criterion or response variables, are considered outcomes or results of predictor variables.
- Predictor variables, also known as antecedent variables, are used to predict an outcome of interest in survey method studies.
Subordinating Conjunctions
- Common subordinating conjunctions include: "after", "although", "as", "because", "before", "how", "if", "once", "since", "than", "that", "though", "till", "until", "when", "where", and "whether".
Workplace Communication
- Communication for work purposes serves specific purposes for particular individuals, groups, organizations, or departments.
- Considerations for workplace communication include:
- Purpose: What is the main goal of the communication?
- Audience: Who will be reading the communication?
- What are their job titles and areas of responsibility?
- What do they already know about the situation?
- Why do they need this information?
- What do you want them to do as a result of receiving it?
- What factors might influence their response?
Business Letters
- Letterhead should include the name of the firm, address, and nature of the business, and should be in black, simple, and dignified.
- The letterhead should not occupy more than 1/5 of the whole sheet.
- The envelope address should be the same as the inside address.
- Types of business letters include:
- Letter of Inquiry
- Letter of Recommendation
- Resignation Letter
- Application Letter
Letter of Inquiry
- A letter of inquiry is a common letter received by companies asking for information on new products, course offerings, seminars, etc.
- Example: A letter inquiring about job opportunities at a company.
Letter of Recommendation
- A letter of recommendation should include:
- Length of time you have known the person
- Nature of the relationship or familiarity with the applicant
- Assessment of the person's character
- Qualifications
Resignation Letter
- A resignation letter should be:
- Courteous and positive
- Include reasons for leaving
- Express appreciation and gratitude to the employer
- State the effective date of resignation (at least 15 to 30 days before)
Variable Types
- Qualitative variables:
- Dichotomic (two options)
- Polynomic (more than two options)
- Quantitative variables:
- Discrete (result of counting)
- Continuous (result of measuring)
- Nominal variables:
- Categories cannot be ordered or ranked
- Examples: Marital Status, Sex
- Ordinal variables:
- Categories can be ranked or ordered
- Examples: Physical Activity (sedentary, low, moderate, and high)
Explore the methodologies, participants, data gathering techniques, and analysis procedures involved in collecting and interpreting data to draw conclusions. Understand the importance of variables, qualitative data, dichotomic data, and polynomic data in research.
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