Carrie and Stacy apply for the same entry-level position that requires a small amount of traveling.Both are 27 years old and have the same educational and prior work experience.Carrie has been married for two years.Stacy does not plan on getting married in the near future.Stacy is hired for the position because administration is concerned that the trend for newlyweds is to begin planning a family requiring time away from the company.This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of statistical discrimination because the administration made assumptions about Carrie's future plans based on statistical trends for newlyweds, rather than on any individual characteristics or qualifications of Carrie herself.

Carrie and Stacy Apply for the Same Entry-Level Position That