Based on research conducted on the productivity of Hispanic and non-Hispanic workers,an employer decides to hire non-Hispanic workers.This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of statistical discrimination, which involves making assumptions about an individual based on statistical averages for their demographic group. The employer is assuming that all Hispanic workers will have lower productivity based on research that found lower average productivity among Hispanic workers. This type of discrimination is not based on personal preference or prejudice (taste-based discrimination) and is not motivated by a desire to exclude a particular group (special interest group discrimination).

Based on Research Conducted on the Productivity of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic