The Statement That "Night Shift Workers Make a Higher Wage

question 490

Multiple Choice

The statement that "night shift workers make a higher wage than day shift workers" is likely to reflect the fact that

• A)most people's preference is to work the day shift.
• B)some people prefer to work a night shift for nonmonetary reasons.
• C)night shift jobs are generally more technically difficult.
• D)more women than men work the night shift.

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