The use of a linear equation such as Ypred = .002 VAR-A +.001 VAR-B + .003 VAR-C - 2.00 to select job applicants is referred to as a __________ procedure.
A) multiple cutoff
B) multiple regression
C) sequential screening
D) successive hurdles

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This equation represents a multiple regression procedure, where Ypred (the predicted outcome) is calculated based on a linear combination of multiple variables (VAR-A, VAR-B, VAR-C) each weighted by a coefficient (.002, .001, .003 respectively) and adjusted by a constant (-2.00). This method is used to predict outcomes (such as job performance) based on several predictor variables.

The Use of a Linear Equation Such as Ypred =