"A measure that describes the extent to which two groups-such as Blacks and Whites-are found in equal proportions in all neighborhoods" is the definition of the:
A) disassociation index.
B) disunity index.
C) dissimilarity index.
D) divisive index.

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The dissimilarity index is used to measure the extent to which two groups are segregated, as it reflects the percentage of one group that would have to relocate to another neighborhood in order to achieve an even distribution across all neighborhoods. The other answer options (disassociation, disunity, divisive) do not accurately describe this measure.

"A Measure That Describes the Extent to Which Two Groups-Such