A Mixed-Gender Focus Group Is Evaluating a Series of Cars

question 14

Multiple Choice

A mixed-gender focus group is evaluating a series of cars.What is the most effective way to ensure that the women receive equal status as the men?

• A)Before the evaluation begins, privately supply information to the women showing that they are equally capable at the task
• B)Before the evaluation begins, supply information to the whole group showing that the women are equally capable at the task
• C)After the group has deliberated for a while (but before they reach their final car evaluations) privately supply information to the women showing that they are equally capable at the task
• D)After the group has deliberated for a while (but before they reach their final car evaluations), supply information to the whole group showing that the women are equally capable at the task

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