In statistical discrimination:

A. The average characteristics of the group are applied to individual members

B. The characteristics of individual members of a group are applied to describe the group as a whole

C. Hiring characteristics for workers are based on set government requirements

D. Workers are given preferential treatment if they help fulfill a quota for a particular type of characteristic


A. The average characteristics of the group are applied to individual members

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The end of racial preferences in college admissions has had no noticeable effect on minority enrollments

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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