Evidence of sexual discrimination


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Q: According to 1972 article in a national newspaper the starting salaries at a certain national bank showed that on average males were paid more than females. The results are based on a random sample of males and females starting at this bank.

a) Can we conclude that the starting salary for males are higher than for females at all banks? Why or why not?

b) Can we conclude that the starting salary for males is higher than for females at these banks? Why or why not?

c) Do these results imply that males are being paid more because they are males? In other words, is this evidence of sexual discrimination? Think about other possible explanations for the results.

 

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