A Mathematical Formula Developed by the EEOC to Demonstrate Disparate

question 51

Multiple Choice

A mathematical formula developed by the EEOC to demonstrate disparate impact of a facially neutral employment practice on selection criteria is:

• A)the four-fifths rule.
• B)disparate treatment.
• C)disparate impact.
• D)content validity.

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