Which of the Following Is an Example of Statistical Discrimination

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of statistical discrimination?

• A) An employer hires only white workers even though there are otherwise identical African-American workers available at lower pay.
• B) Female students in college business schools are overrepresented in human resource management courses and underrepresented in finance courses.
• C) A young woman who plans to work for only five to seven years after graduating college decides that getting an advanced degree "just won't pay off."
• D) A firm hires a man rather than a woman for a specific job because, on average, women have higher rates of absenteeism than do men.

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Definitions:

Stage 2 Hypertension

A condition where blood pressure readings consistently show systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, a critical measure of cardiovascular function and health.

Prehypertension

A condition where blood pressure is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension, indicating an increased risk of developing high blood pressure.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, crucial for maintaining bodily functions.