In Research Involving Matched Pairs of Black and White Applicant

question 32

Multiple Choice

In research involving matched pairs of Black and White applicant testers to investigate the effects of having a criminal record on job search outcomes,

• A) the negative effect of having a criminal record on employment opportunities was 40% larger for Blacks than for Whites.
• B) Blacks with a criminal record received no callbacks.
• C) more than half of Whites with a criminal record were called back for interviews.
• D) neither Black nor White applicants with criminal records were called back for interviews.

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