Suppose the Mean Earnings of Two Groups Differ

question 16

Multiple Choice

Suppose the mean earnings of two groups differ. Which of the following would be the logical conclusion?

• A) The group with the lowest earnings must be the victim of employment discrimination.
• B) The group with the lowest earnings must be less productive.
• C) The group with the highest earnings is more highly motivated and materialistic.
• D) Without consideration of preferences and productivity factors, differences in unadjusted mean earnings do not necessarily reflect employment discrimination.

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