What Were the Results of Paul Jesilow's Experiment, in Which

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Multiple Choice

What were the results of Paul Jesilow's experiment, in which he sought services in over 300 auto repair shops in California?

• A) Women are more commonly victimized by mechanics.
• B) Smaller repair shops are more honest than larger repair shops.
• C) Shops located in cities with a high degree of public awareness about repair fraud were more honest.
• D) He found that shops often get consumers to sign documents that relieve them of liability.

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