A researcher finds that for male applicants, the likelihood of being hired for a job increases as their work experience increases. However, for female applicants, the likelihood of being hired is not influenced by the amount of work experience. In this scenario, which of the following is true?
A)There is an effect of gender on work experience.
B)There is no interaction between gender and work experience for female applicants.
C)There is an interaction between gender and work experience.
D)There is an effect of work experience on the likelihood of females being hired.

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The scenario describes an interaction between gender and work experience, as the effect of work experience on the likelihood of being hired differs for male and female applicants. Option A is not a correct choice as there is no indication of work experience having an effect on gender. Option B is not correct either as the scenario specifically states that the likelihood of being hired for female applicants is not influenced by work experience. Option D is also not correct as the scenario only describes the effect of work experience on male applicants.

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