Metrics use quantitative and qualitative job analysis data and apply step-by-step mathematical formulas, or algorithms,
to answer workforce analysis questions. These step-by-step formulas allow for the transformation of job analysis data into
more manageable and easily interpretable components, thus providing a more economical and effective way of using job
analysis data. The use of metrics can mesh data analysis and decision making to aid those making personnel related
decisions applicable to the workforce, job, or employee of interest