Which of the Following Statements About Discrimination in Hiring Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about discrimination in hiring is true?

• A) White job applicants are more likely to be called for interviews than Black or Latinx applicants.
• B) Given equal qualifications, a White job applicant who has a criminal record is just as likely to get a job interview as a Latinx applicant who does not have a criminal record.
• C) A less qualified White job applicant is just as likely to get a job interview as a better qualified Black applicant.
• D) All of the above are true.

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