Reverse Discrimination Occurs When __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Reverse discrimination occurs when __________.

• A) affirmative action plans for selection and promotion are put into practice and individuals who are not part of that plan feel they have been discriminated against
• B) female officers have gained majority representation on a police force
• C) affirmative action efforts fail and instead target the individuals they were intended to help
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Participant Observation

A research method where the investigator actively engages in the community or situation being studied while observing its dynamics.

Observer Bias

The tendency for observers to see, report, or record what they expect to see, rather than what is actually happening, due to preconceived notions or beliefs.

Survey Method

A research technique used to gather data through questionnaires or interviews from a sample of individuals.

Case Study

A research method that involves an in-depth analysis of a single individual, group, event, or situation to explore causation in order to find underlying principles.