Skepticism Exists Regarding the Use of Statistics in Age Discrimination

question 32

Multiple Choice

Skepticism exists regarding the use of statistics in age discrimination cases because

• A) most lawyers are incapable of understanding statistical terms such as "expected value" and "standard deviation."
• B) even in the absence of discrimination, older workers are likely to be replaced by younger workers as a result of attrition of the workforce.
• C) in a disparate treatment class action or "pattern and practice" suit, only gross statistical disparities make out a prima facie case of discrimination.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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