A researcher finds that for female applicants, the likelihood of being hired for a job increases as their work experience increases. However, for male applicants, the likelihood of being hired decreases as their work experience increases. This finding suggests
A. that gender and work experience have no effect on the likelihood of being hired for a job.
B. a main effect of gender.
C. an interaction between gender and work experience.
D. a main effect of work experience.
Answer: C
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