An Investigator Hired by a Client Suing for Sex Discrimination

question 74

Multiple Choice

An investigator hired by a client suing for sex discrimination has developed a multiple regression model for employee salaries for the company in question.In this multiple regression model,the salaries are in thousands of dollars.For example,a data entry of 35 for the dependent variable indicates a salary of $35,000.The indicator (dummy) variable for gender is coded as X₁ = 0 if male and X₁ = 1 if female.The computer output of this multiple regression model shows that the coefficient for this variable (X₁) is −4.2.The t test showed that X₁ was significant at α= 0.1.This result implies that for male and female workers of the company,

• A) on the average,females earn $4,200 less.
• B) on the average,males earn $4,200 less.
• C) on the average,salaries do not differ.
• D) on the average,males have 4.2 more years of experience.
• E) on the average,females have 4.2 more years of experience.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Social norms are the unwritten rules of behavior that are considered acceptable in a group or society, guiding interactions and conduct.

Gender Equality

The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender, allowing individuals of all genders to participate fully in all social, economic, and political spheres.

Female Offenders

Women who engage in criminal activity, a group that may face different societal responses and challenges within the justice system compared to their male counterparts.

Crime Victims

Individuals or entities that suffer harm as a result of criminal acts, which can include physical or emotional injury, financial loss, or violation of rights.