According to the graph presented by Pager that illustrates the effect of having a criminal record and the likelihood of a job candidate getting a callback after an interview (Figure 17.1), which of the following is the most accurate statement?
a. having a criminal record and getting a call back has no statistical correlation.
b. having a criminal record will make it twice as likely that the candidate will get a call back (as compared to someone without a criminal record).
c. having a criminal record will make it half as likely that the candidate will get a call back (as compared to someone without a criminal record).
d. having a criminal record assures the candidate that he will not get a call back at all.
C
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What will be an ideal response?