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Set 5: Inferences (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Researchers found that identical resumes received significantly fewer callbacks when bearing stereotypically Black names versus stereotypically White names. The study measured discrimination's effect without requiring employers to admit bias—behavior revealed what attitudes surveys might not. This 'audit study' methodology has become influential for documenting discrimination empirically.

What advantage of the research methodology does the passage highlight?

A. Surveys always accurately capture discriminatory attitudes.
B. Measuring behavior can bypass self-reporting limitations when studying sensitive topics.✓ Correct
C. Employers openly acknowledged their bias.
D. Discrimination cannot be documented empirically.

Detailed Explanation

'Behavior revealed what attitudes surveys might not' + 'without requiring employers to admit' = bypassing self-report limits.

Key Evidence:

• "measured discrimination's effect without requiring employers to admit bias"

Why others are wrong: A (Surveys 'might not' capture it.), C (No admission was required.), D (The study documented it empirically.).

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