The Term Statistics Has Multiple Meanings

question 24

True/False

The term statistics has multiple meanings.

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Definitions:

Punitive Damages

Compensation awarded to a plaintiff that goes beyond reimbursement for actual losses and is imposed to punish the defendant and deter such conduct in the future.

Remedial Seniority

A legal or policy provision granting certain employees priority in job reinstatement or promotion, often as a remedy in discrimination or labor disputes.

Compensatory Damages

Money awarded to a plaintiff as reimbursement for her or his losses; based on the amount of actual damage or harm to property, lost wages or profits, pain and suffering, medical expenses, disability, and so on.

Disparate-Treatment Discrimination

A form of discrimination where an individual is treated less favorably than others based on a protected characteristic.