Research Studying Discrimination in Hiring in STEM Fields Would Predict

question 62

Multiple Choice

Research studying discrimination in hiring in STEM fields would predict what kind of bias when employers evaluate male and female candidates with equal qualifications?

• A) a strong hiring bias favoring women
• B) a strong hiring bias favoring men
• C) Researcher has found no evidence of bias in either direction.
• D) Predictions based upon the literature are difficult because studies have found hiring biases in both directions.

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Definitions:

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