Using observations about the average characteristics of a group to make inferences about an individual member of the group is known as:
A)differential bias.
B)statistical discrimination.
C)prejudice.
D)implicit bias.

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This is because statistical discrimination refers to using group-level characteristics (such as race or gender) to make decisions or judgments about an individual, whereas the other options refer to more general biases or attitudes towards a group or individual.

Using Observations About the Average Characteristics of a Group to Make