To determine if a scored test is having discriminatory effects:
A)see if the number of women and persons of color hired is at least four-fifth's of the number of white males hired
B)see if the proportion of women and persons of color hired is roughly equal to the proportion of women and persons of color in the relevant labor market
C)compare the pass rates for different protected class groups and see if the pass rate for any group is less than four-fifths of the pass rate for the most successful group
D)compare the number of persons from different protected class groups that pass the test and see if the number of persons passing for any group is less than four-fifth's of the number for the most successful group

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The correct answer is C because it describes the four-fifths rule (or 80% rule), which is a guideline recommended by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for assessing the potential discriminatory impact of a test. This rule suggests that if the pass rate for any protected group is less than four-fifths (or 80%) of the pass rate for the group with the highest pass rate, the test may be considered discriminatory.

To Determine If a Scored Test Is Having Discriminatory Effects