The following equation is the result of performing a multiple regression analysis: Job performance = 10 + (5*job knowledge)+ (0.7* conscientiousness),where job knowledge is measured on a scale of 0-5 and conscientiousness is measured on a scale of 0 to 100.Which of the following conclusions is correct?
A)Conscientiousness is less important than job knowledge.
B)If a person scored 5 on job knowledge and 100 on conscientiousness he or she would have the maximum predictive score possible.
C)Neither job knowledge nor conscientiousness predicts performance.
D)If a person scored 0 on both job knowledge and conscientiousness,his or her predictive score is 0.

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The equation shows that job knowledge has a greater impact on job performance than conscientiousness (5 vs. 0.7). Also, if a person scored the maximum possible values for both job knowledge (5) and conscientiousness (100), their predictive score would be 10 + (5*5) + (0.7*100) = 185. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because it states that conscientiousness is less important than job knowledge, whereas the equation clearly shows that job knowledge has a greater impact on job performance. Option C is incorrect because the equation includes both job knowledge and conscientiousness as predictors of job performance. Option D is incorrect because the equation does not provide information on the minimum score needed for a predictive score of 0.

The Following Equation Is the Result of Performing a Multiple